Benzoic Acid
Request a quote| Catalog Number | ACM65850-1 |
| CAS | 65-85-0 |
| Structure | ![{[CurrentData.Name]}](https://resource.alfa-chemistry.com/structure/65-85-0.gif) |
| Description | Benzoic acid is a white (or colorless) solid with the formula C6H5CO2H. It is the simplest aromatic carboxylic acid. Salts of benzoic acid are used as food preservatives. Benzoic acid is an important precursor for the industrial synthesis of many other organic substances. The salts and esters of benzoic acid are known as benzoates. |
| IUPAC Name | Benzoic acid |
| Synonyms | Benzenemethanoic acid |
| Molecular Weight | 122.12 |
| Molecular Formula | C7H6O2 |
| Canonical SMILES | C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)O |
| Inchi | InChI=1S/C7H6O2/c8-7(9)6-4-2-1-3-5-6/h1-5H,(H,8,9) |
| InChIKey | WPYMKLBDIGXBTP-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Boiling Point | 249 °C (lit.) |
| Melting Point | 121-125 °C (lit.) |
| Purity | 98% |
| Density | 1.08 g/ml |
| Appearance | White to yellow-beige to orange powder |
| Physical State | Solid |
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