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Sodium benzoate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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.
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.
Specifications
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% |
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Safety and Handling
- Sodium benzoate
- Warning
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- 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.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : sodium benzoate
RUO – Research Use Only