Industrial Chemicals

Benzoic Acid

Benzoic acid, a white crystalline aromatic carboxylic acid, used as a preservative, chemical intermediate and precursor to plasticizers and resins.

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Industrial Chemicals
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Sample · Drum · IBC · Bulk
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Product description

Benzoic acid is a white crystalline solid in the form of needles or flakes, sparingly soluble in cold water but more soluble when warm. It is the simplest aromatic carboxylic acid and has antimicrobial activity, particularly under acidic conditions.

Typical applications include:

  • Preservative in foods, beverages and personal care (as the acid or benzoate salts)
  • Intermediate for benzoate plasticizers and alkyd resins
  • Precursor for sodium benzoate, benzoyl chloride and phenol

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