Ammonium benzoate Chemical Properties

Melting point:

192-198 °C (dec.) (lit.)

Boiling point:

255.1°C (rough estimate)

Density 

1.26 g/cm3 (25℃)

vapor pressure 

0.214Pa at 20℃

refractive index 

1.5029 (estimate)

Flash point:

110°(230°F)

storage temp. 

Store at +5°C to +30°C.

solubility 

H₂O: 1 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless

form 

Crystals

color 

White to off-white

Odor

Ammonical odour

PH Range

6 - 7.5

PH

6.4 (100g/l, H2O, 20℃)

Water Solubility 

soluble

Sensitive 

Moisture Sensitive

Merck 

14,496

BRN 

3634518

LogP

-0.399 at 25℃

CAS DataBase Reference

1863-63-4(CAS DataBase Reference)

NIST Chemistry Reference

Ammonium benzoate(1863-63-4)

EPA Substance Registry System

Ammonium benzoate (1863-63-4)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

Xn,Xi

Risk Statements 

22-36/37/38

Safety Statements 

26-36

WGK Germany 

3

RTECS 

DG3378000

TSCA 

Yes

HS Code 

2916 31 00

Hazardous Substances Data

1863-63-4(Hazardous Substances Data)

Toxicity

LD50 orally in Rabbit: 825 mg/kg

MSDS

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Ammonium benzoate Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

Ammonium benzoate NH4C7H5O2,white crystalline powder,soluble, formed by reaction of NH4OH and benzoic acid. Used (1) as a food preservative, (2) in medicine.

Uses

To preserve glue and latex.

Uses

Ammonium benzoate is used predominantly in industries which acts as a corrosion inhibitors and anti-scaling agents . It is also used as paint additives and coating additives. Other consumer uses include cleaning and furnishing Care products, paints and coatings, personal care products, water treatment products. Ammonium benzoate is also used as chemical analysis reagents, in electronics industry, used for the production of electrolytic capacitors and also used in pharmaceutical industries. Used as adhesives, metal rust treatment and rubber additives.

General Description

A white crystalline solid. Soluble in water. The primary hazard is the threat to the environment. Immediate steps should be taken to limit spread to the environment. Used in medicine and as a food preservative.

Air & Water Reactions

Water soluble.

Reactivity Profile

Avoid strong mineral acids and strong alkalis. Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Irritating and toxic ammonia gas and other nitrogen compounds or oxides of carbon may form in fires [USCG, 1999].

Health Hazard

Inhalation of dust may irritate nose. Contact with eyes causes irritation. Ingestion leads to nausea and vomiting.

Fire Hazard

Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Irritating and toxic ammonia gas and other nitrogen compounds or oxides of carbon may form in fires.

Flammability and Explosibility

Not classified

Safety Profile

Poison by ingestion andintravenous routes. When heated to decomposition itemits toxic vapors of NOx and NH3.

Purification Methods

Crystallise it from EtOH. [Beilstein 9 IV 273.]

Ammonium benzoate(1863-63-4)Related Product Information

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