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Organic Acids

Benzoic acid AR

RA006255 CAS 65-85-0 AR

Identity

Product code
RA006255
CAS number
65-85-0
Grade
AR
Assay (specification)
99.0 - 101.0 % (Acidimetry)
Molecular formula
C6H5COOH
Molecular weight
122.12

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state Reference value Solid (20 °C) —
Odour Reference value Faint pleasant odor —
Melting point Reference value 121 - 125 °C °C
Flash point Reference value 121 °C °C
Boiling point Reference value 249 °C °C
Vapour density Reference value 4.22 —
Density Reference value 1.32 g/cm3 g/cm3

Reference values are general physical properties of the substance taken from published data. They are not specifications of this product.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit
APPEARANCE White crystalline powder or colourless crystals. —
APPEARANCE OF SOLUTION Passes Test —
ASSAY (Acidimetry) 99.0 - 101.0 % %
MELTING RANGE 121.0 - 123.0 °C °C
RESIDUE ON IGNITION Max 0.02 % %
SUBSTANCES INSOLUBLE IN AMMONIA SOLUTION Max 0.01 % %
SUBSTANCES REDUCING PERMANGANATE Max 0.01 % %
CHLORINE COMPOUNDS Max 0.01 % %
CHLORIDE(Cl) Max 0.0005 % %
HEAVY METALS (as Pb) Max 0.0002 % %
IRON(Fe) Max 0.0002 % %
SULPHATE(SO4) Max 0.0025 % %
COPPER(Cu) 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
500 g RA006255-PK-500G