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Sodium benzoate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: A15946.36
500 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Sodium benzoate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: A15946.36
500 g, Each
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Catalog number: A15946.36
also known as A15946-36
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS
532-32-1
IUPAC Name
sodium benzoate
Molecular Formula
C7H5NaO2
InChI Key
WXMKPNITSTVMEF-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES
[Na+].[O-]C(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1
Specifications
Specification SheetAppearance (Color)
White
Assay (Non-aqueous acid-base Titration)
≥98.5 to ≤101.5%
Identification (FTIR)
Conforms
Form
Powder or granules or prills
Description
Sodium benzoate is widely used as a preservative in food, medicine, cosmetics and animal feeds. It is used in the treatment of hyperammonemia and urea cycle disorders. It is used in the fireworks as a fuel in whistle mix. It is also used in the preparation of toothpaste and mouthwashes. It finds application in most of the acidic foods such as salad dressings (vinegar), carbonated drinks (carbonic acid), jams and fruit juices (citric acid), pickles (vinegar), and condiments.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Applications
Sodium benzoate is widely used as a preservative in food, medicine, cosmetics and animal feeds. It is used in the treatment of hyperammonemia and urea cycle disorders. It is used in the fireworks as a fuel in whistle mix. It is also used in the preparation of toothpaste and mouthwashes. It finds application in most of the acidic foods such as salad dressings (vinegar), carbonated drinks (carbonic acid), jams and fruit juices (citric acid), pickles (vinegar), and condiments.
Solubility
Soluble in water, alcoholSoluble in water, alcohol, ammonia and pyridine.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with alkalis, mineral acids and strong oxidizing agents.
Sodium benzoate is widely used as a preservative in food, medicine, cosmetics and animal feeds. It is used in the treatment of hyperammonemia and urea cycle disorders. It is used in the fireworks as a fuel in whistle mix. It is also used in the preparation of toothpaste and mouthwashes. It finds application in most of the acidic foods such as salad dressings (vinegar), carbonated drinks (carbonic acid), jams and fruit juices (citric acid), pickles (vinegar), and condiments.
Solubility
Soluble in water, alcoholSoluble in water, alcohol, ammonia and pyridine.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with alkalis, mineral acids and strong oxidizing agents.
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