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Zinc benzoate
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Zinc benzoate is a white crystalline powder used as a flame retardant, catalyst, and preservative in industrial applications. In plastics processing it serves as a heat stabilizer, and it is also used as a lubricating agent and general processing aid. It is also employed in the production of polymers and coatings. Available in powder form, it has a molecular weight of 307.62 g/mol, a CAS number of 553-72-0, and should be stored at ambient temperatures. It is classified as a hazardous substance with a signal word of Danger. Molekula supplies Zinc benzoate 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
- 12565623
- CAS Number
- 553-72-0
- IUPAC Name
- zinc dibenzoate
- EC Number
- 209-047-3
- Molecular Formula
- (C6H5COO)2Zn
- Molecular Weight
- 307.62
- Exact Mass
- 305.9871
- SMILES
- C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)[O-].C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)[O-].[Zn+2]
- InChIKey
- JDLYKQWJXAQNNS-UHFFFAOYSA-L
- InChI
- InChI=1S/2C7H6O2.Zn/c2*8-7(9)6-4-2-1-3-5-6;/h2*1-5H,(H,8,9);/q;;+2/p-2
- PubChem CID
- 160523
Synonyms
- Benzoic acid, zinc salt
- Benzoic acid, zinc salt (2:1)
- C14H10O4Zn
Frequently asked questions
What is zinc benzoate used for?
Zinc benzoate is primarily used as a fire retardant in plastics and as a catalyst in polymerization reactions.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of zinc benzoate?
The formula is (C6H5COO)2Zn and the molecular weight is 307.62 g/mol.
How should zinc benzoate be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, away from moisture and incompatible materials.
What grade of zinc benzoate does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies zinc benzoate in technical grade.
Can Molekula supply zinc benzoate in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply zinc benzoate in bulk quantities upon request.
What documentation comes with a zinc benzoate order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. 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.