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Sodium benzoate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals A159460C
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.
ApplicationsSodium 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
Sodium benzoate | |
>300°C | |
Odorless | |
MFCD00012463 | |
3572467 | |
sodium benzoate, benzoic acid, sodium salt, benzoic acid sodium salt, sobenate, antimol, benzoate sodium, benzoate of soda, benzoate, sodium, natrium benzoicum, caswell no. 746 | |
WXMKPNITSTVMEF-UHFFFAOYSA-M | |
sodium;benzoate | |
517055 | |
99% |
532-32-1 | |
99% | |
C7H5NaO2 | |
10,000 g | |
14,8582 | |
Soluble in water,alcoholSoluble in water,alcohol,ammonia and pyridine. | |
[Na+].[O-]C(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1 | |
144.11 | |
144.11 | |
Powder or granules or prills |
Chemical Identifiers
532-32-1 | |
144.11 | |
WXMKPNITSTVMEF-UHFFFAOYSA-M | |
517055 |
C7H5NaO2 | |
MFCD00012463 | |
sodium benzoate, benzoic acid, sodium salt, benzoic acid sodium salt, sobenate, antimol, benzoate sodium, benzoate of soda, benzoate, sodium, natrium benzoicum, caswell no. 746 | |
[Na+].[O-]C(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1 |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H315-H319
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
P264b-P280i-P305+P351+P338
H319
EINECSNumber : 208-534-8
RTECSNumber : DH6650000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only