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Sodium benzoate, 99%
CAS: 532-32-1 | C7H5NaO2 | 144.11 g/mol
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Catalog number A15946.30
also known as A15946-30
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26.30
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Quantity:
250 g
Price (USD)
26.30
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS532-32-1
IUPAC Namesodium benzoate
Molecular FormulaC7H5NaO2
InChI KeyWXMKPNITSTVMEF-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES[Na+].[O-]C(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1
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Specifications
Specification Sheet
Specification SheetAssay (Non-aqueous acid-base Titration)≥98.5 to ≤101.5%
Identification (FTIR)Conforms
FormPowder or granules or prills
Appearance (Color)White
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.
Suitable for battery materials development.
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.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Villarruel, S.; Giannuzzi, L.; Rivero, S.; Pinotti, A. Changes induced by UV radiation in the presence of sodium benzoate in films formulated with polyvinyl alcohol and carboxymethyl cellulose. Mater. Sci. Eng. C 2015, 56, 545-554.
- Matsuura, A.; Fujita, Y.; Iyo, M.; Hashimoto, K. Effects of sodium benzoate on pre-pulse inhibition deficits and hyperlocomotion in mice after administration of phencyclidine. Acta Neuropsych. 2015, 27 (3), 159-167.