| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Assay (acidimetric) | ≥ 99.9 % |
| Identity | passes test |
| Appearance of solution (5 %; ethanol 96 %) | passes test |
| Appearance of solution (colour) | colourless |
| Appearance of solution (clearness) | clear |
| Sulfate (SO₄) | ≤ 0.002 % |
| Heavy metals (as Pb) | ≤ 0.0005 % |
| Fe (Iron) | ≤ 0.005 % |
| halogenated compounds (as Cl) | ≤ 0.005 % |
| Sulfur compounds (as S) | ≤ 0.002 % |
| In methanol insoluble matter | ≤ 0.005 % |
| Oxidizable matter | passes test |
| Substances reducing permanganate | passes test |
| Readily carbonisable substance | passes test |
| Sulfated ash | ≤ 0.005 % |
| Water | ≤ 0.5 % |
| Corresponds to Reag. Ph Eur | |
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Key Spec Table
| CAS # | EC Number | Hill Formula | Chemical Formula | Molar Mass | Grade Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65-85-0 | 200-618-2 | C₇H₆O₂ | C₆H₅COOH | 122.12 g/mol | Reag. Ph Eur |
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Catalogue Number | 100136 |
| Synonyms | Phenylformic acid, Benzene carboxylic acid |
| Product Information | |
|---|---|
| CAS number | 65-85-0 |
| EC index number | 607-705-00-8 |
| EC number | 200-618-2 |
| Grade | Reag. Ph Eur |
| Hill Formula | C₇H₆O₂ |
| Chemical formula | C₆H₅COOH |
| Molar Mass | 122.12 g/mol |
| HS Code | 2916 31 00 |
| Structure formula Image | |
| Applications | |
|---|---|
| Application | Benzoic acid for analysis EMSURE® Reag. Ph Eur. Benzoic acid CAS No. 65-85-0, EC Number 200-618-2. Benzoic acid MSDS (material safety data sheet) or SDS here. |
| Physicochemical Information | |
|---|---|
| Boiling point | 249 °C (1013 hPa) |
| Density | 1.321 g/cm3 (20 °C) |
| Flash point | 121 °C |
| Ignition temperature | 570 °C |
| Melting Point | 121 - 123 °C |
| pH value | 2.5 - 3.5 (H₂O, 20 °C) (saturated solution) |
| Vapor pressure | 0.001 hPa (20 °C) |
| Bulk density | 500 kg/m3 |
| Solubility | 2.9 g/l |
| Toxicological Information | |
|---|---|
| LD 50 oral | LD50 Rat 1700 mg/kg |
| LD 50 dermal | LD50 Rabbit > 5000 mg/kg |
| Safety Information according to GHS | |
|---|---|
| Hazard Pictogram(s) |   |
| Hazard Statement(s) | H315: Causes skin irritation. H318: Causes serious eye damage. H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled. |
| Precautionary Statement(s) | P280: Wear eye protection. P302 + P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P314: Get medical advice/ attention if you feel unwell. |
| RTECS | DG0875000 |
| Storage class | 6.1C Combustible, acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects |
| WGK | WGK 1 slightly water endangering |
| Disposal | 3 Relatively unreactive organic reagents should be collected in container A. If halogenated, they should be collected in container B. For solid residues use container C. |
| Safety Information | |
|---|---|
| Hazard Symbols |  Toxic |
| Categories of danger | harmful, irritant |
| R Phrase | R 38-41-48/23 Irritating to skin.Risk of serious damage to eyes.Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation. |
| S Phrase | S 26-39-45-63 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.Wear eye/face protection.In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).In case of accident by inhalation: remove casualty to fresh air and keep at rest. |
| Storage and Shipping Information | |
|---|---|
| Storage | Store at +5°C to +30°C. |
| Transport Information | |
|---|---|
| Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RID | Kein Gefahrgut |
| Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGR | No Dangerous Good |
| Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-Code | No Dangerous Good |
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