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Organic Acids

Benzoic Acid AR/ACS

RA000755 CAS 65-85-0 AR/ACS

Identity

Product code
RA000755
CAS number
65-85-0
Grade
AR/ACS
Purity
99.5%
Molecular formula
C7H6O2
Molecular weight
122.12

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Solid —
Density [g/cm3] 1.32 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water [% weight] 2.9 g/L g/L
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C 1.88 —
Colour White crystalline —
Odour Faint pleasant odor —
pH value 2.5 - 3.5 —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 121 - 125 °C °C
Flash point [°C] 121 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 249 °C °C
Vapour pressure mm/Hg 13 mmHg mmHg
Vapour density 4.22 —

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit
Appearance White solid or powder or crystals or flakes —
Heavy metal Max 0.0005 % %
Substance reducing KMnO4 Passes ACS test —
Halogenated compounds Max 0.005 % %
Sulphur compounds Max 0.002 % %
Oxidizing substances Passes test —
Readily carbonisable substance Passes test —
Assay Min 99.5 % %
Infrared spectrum Conforms to Structure —
Melting point 122 - 123 °C °C
Substance insoluble in methanol Max 0.005 % %
Sulphated ash Max 0.005 % %
Chloride (Cl) Max 0.005 % %
Sulphate (SO4) Max 0.002 % %
Iron (Fe) Max 0.0002 % %

8 grades of this substance are listed. Each grade is a separate product with its own specifications, pack sizes and documents.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
25 kg RA000755-PK-25KG
500 g RA000755-PK-500G
50 kg RA000755-PK-50KG
5 kg RA000755-PK-5KG