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Sodium benzoate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11433980
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Description

Sodium benzoate is widely used as a preservative in food, medicine, cosmetics and animal feeds. It is used in the treatment of hyperammonemia and urea cycle disorders. It is used in the fireworks as a fuel in whistle mix. It is also used in the preparation of toothpaste and mouthwashes. It finds application in most of the acidic foods such as salad dressings (vinegar), carbonated drinks (carbonic acid), jams and fruit juices (citric acid), pickles (vinegar), and condiments.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Sodium benzoate is widely used as a preservative in food, medicine, cosmetics and animal feeds. It is used in the treatment of hyperammonemia and urea cycle disorders. It is used in the fireworks as a fuel in whistle mix. It is also used in the preparation of toothpaste and mouthwashes. It finds application in most of the acidic foods such as salad dressings (vinegar), carbonated drinks (carbonic acid), jams and fruit juices (citric acid), pickles (vinegar), and condiments.

Solubility
Soluble in water, alcoholSoluble in water, alcohol, ammonia and pyridine.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with alkalis, mineral acids and strong oxidizing agents.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 532-32-1
Molecular Formula C7H5NaO2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 144.11
MDL Number MFCD00012463
InChI Key WXMKPNITSTVMEF-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Synonym sodium benzoate, benzoic acid, sodium salt, benzoic acid sodium salt, sobenate, antimol, benzoate sodium, benzoate of soda, benzoate, sodium, natrium benzoicum, caswell no. 746
PubChem CID 517055
SMILES [Na+].[O-]C(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1

Specifications

Melting Point >300°C
Assay Percent Range 99%
Odor Odorless
Quantity 250 g
Beilstein 3572467
Merck Index 14,8582
Solubility Information Soluble in water,alcoholSoluble in water,alcohol,ammonia and pyridine.
IUPAC Name sodium;benzoate
Formula Weight 144.11
Percent Purity 99%
Physical Form Powder or granules or prills
Chemical Name or Material Sodium benzoate
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Sodium benzoate
 Signal Word
  • Warning
 Hazard Category
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
 Hazard Statement
  • H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P264-Wash face, hands and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : sodium benzoate

RUO – Research Use Only

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