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Inorganic Salts

Sodium Benzoate Extra Pure

RA002327 CAS 532-32-1 Extra Pure

Identity

Product code
RA002327
CAS number
532-32-1
Grade
Extra Pure
Purity
99%
Molecular formula
C6H5COONa
Molecular weight
144.10

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Solid —
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C -2.13 —
Colour White crystalline —
Odour Odorless —
pH value 7.0 - 8.5 —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] Min 300 °C °C
Flash point [°C] Min 100 °C °C
Vapour pressure [20°C] Max 0.01 hPa hPa
Density [g/cm3] 1.44 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water [% weight] 556 g/L g/L

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

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit
Appearance White crystalline powder —
Sulphate (SO4) Max 0.01 % %
Arsenic (As) Max 0.0002 % %
Chlorinated compounds Passes test —
Assay 99 - 100.5 % %
Identification Passes test IP, BP tests —
Appearance of solution Passes test —
Acidity or alkalinity Passes test —
Loss on drying (105 °C) Max 2.0 % %
Heavy metal Max 0.001 % %
Total chlorine Max 0.03 % %
Chloride (Cl) Max 0.02 % %

4 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 RA002327-PK-25KG
500 g RA002327-PK-500G
50 kg RA002327-PK-50KG
5 kg RA002327-PK-5KG