Benzoic acid Property

Melting point:

121-125 °C

Boiling point:

249°C

Density 

1.316

vapor density 

4.21

vapor pressure 

13 mm Hg at 132 °C

Flash point:

250°F

solubility 

Slightly soluble in water; soluble in boiling water, freely soluble in alcohol, in chloroform, and in ether, fatty oils.

pka

4.20±0.10(Predicted)

form 

Solid

color 

White crystalline powder, leaflets, or needlesfrom water

Odor

Faint pleasant odor

PH Range

2.5 - 3.5

Water Solubility 

2.9 g/l at 25 °C

Safety

Toxicity

LD50 orl-rat: 1700 mg/kg IPSTB3 3,93,76

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation

H318Causes serious eye damage

H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Precautionary statements

P260Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Benzoic acid Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Definition

ChEBI: Benzoic acid is a compound comprising a benzene ring core carrying a carboxylic acid substituent. It has a role as an antimicrobial food preservative, an EC 3.1.1.3 (triacylglycerol lipase) inhibitor, an EC 1.13.11.33 (arachidonate 15-lipoxygenase) inhibitor, a plant metabolite, a human xenobiotic metabolite, an algal metabolite and a drug allergen. It is a conjugate acid of a benzoate.

Safety Profile

Moderately toxic by ingestion,subcutaneous, and intraperitoneal routes. A severe eyeirritant. A human skin and severe eye irritant. Mutationdata reported. Combustible when exposed to heat orflame; can react with oxidizing materials. The powderburns r