Sodium benzoate
Sodium benzoate is a substance which has the chemical formula NaC7H5O2. It is a widely used food preservative, with an E number of E211. It is the sodium salt of benzoic acid and exists in this form when dissolved in water. It can be produced by reacting sodium hydroxide with benzoic acid.
| Supplier | CD Formulation |
|---|---|
| Product # | PE-0054 |
| Pricing | , Inquire for price |
| product1 | Pharmaceutical Excipients |
| Storage | Store at RT. |
| Molecular Formula | C7H5NaO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 144.103 |
| Risk Statements | R36/37/38 |
| Boiling Point | 249.3ºC at 760 mmHg |
| Melting Point | >300ºC(lit.) |
| Density | 1.44 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 111.4ºC |
| CAS Number | 532-32-1 |
| Category | Preservatives Excipients |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| MDL number | MFCD00012463 |
| Stability | Stable, but may be moisture senstive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, alkalis, mineral acids. |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Safety Statements | S24/25 |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| RTECS | DH6650000 |
| HS Code | 4002191900 |