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Sodium benzoate - USP CRS
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Sodium benzoate USP CRS is a sodium salt of benzoic acid, widely used as a preservative in foods, beverages, and pharmaceuticals to inhibit mold, yeast, and some bacteria. It meets USP (United States Pharmacopeia) standards for analytical reference materials, ensuring high purity and consistency. This chemical has a CAS number of 532-32-1, a molecular formula of C6H5COONa, and a molecular weight of 144.10 g/mol. It is stored at ambient conditions, with a signal word of *Warning* for safety classification. Molekula supplies Sodium benzoate USP CRS from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.
Overview
- SKU
- 90038251
- CAS Number
- 532-32-1
- IUPAC Name
- sodium benzoate
- EC Number
- 208-534-8
- Molecular Formula
- C6H5COONa
- Molecular Weight
- 144.10
- Exact Mass
- 144.0187
- SMILES
- C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)[O-].[Na+]
- InChIKey
- WXMKPNITSTVMEF-UHFFFAOYSA-M
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C7H6O2.Na/c8-7(9)6-4-2-1-3-5-6;/h1-5H,(H,8,9);/q;+1/p-1
- PubChem CID
- 517055
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
- Appearance
- White, granules or crystalline powder
- Odour
- Odorless
- Melting Point
- 436 °C
- Density
- 1.44 (relative, water = 1)
- Solubility (other solvents)
- Freely soluble in water, sparingly soluble in ethanol
Source: PubChem CID 517055 (HSDB, ICSC, EU Food Improvement Agents)
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Frequently asked questions
What is sodium benzoate USP CRS commonly used for?
Sodium benzoate USP CRS is primarily used as a preservative in food, beverages, and pharmaceuticals to inhibit the growth of mold, yeast, and some bacteria.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of sodium benzoate?
The chemical formula is **C₆H₅COONa** and the molecular weight is **144.10 g/mol**.
How should sodium benzoate USP CRS be stored?
Store in a cool, dry place at ambient temperature, away from strong oxidizing agents.
What grade of sodium benzoate does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies **USP CRS (United States Pharmacopeia Chemical Reference Substance)** grade sodium benzoate.
Can Molekula supply sodium benzoate USP CRS in bulk quantities?
Yes, Molekula can supply sodium benzoate USP CRS in bulk, with quantities tailored to your requirements.
What documentation comes with an order of sodium benzoate USP CRS?
Each order includes a **Certificate of Analysis (CoA)**, **Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)**, and a **batch-specific documentation** for traceability.
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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 2000 from ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified facilities. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.