Benzoic acid
USP/1055002 - United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
CAS Number: 65-85-0
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C7H6O2
Molecular Weight: 122.12
MDL Number: MFCD00002398
Linear Formula: C6H5COOH
Product Type: Chemical
| API family | mefenamic acid, metronidazole, benfluorex |
| application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| autoignition temp. | 1061 °F |
| availability | not available in (Sales restriction may apply) |
| bp | 249 °C (lit.) |
| density | 1.32 g/cm3 at 20 °C |
| description | API family: benfluorex |
| format | neat |
| grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
| InChI | 1S/C7H6O2/c8-7(9)6-4-2-1- |
| InChI key | WPYMKLBDIGXBTP-UHFFFAOYSA |
| manufacturer/tradename | USP |
| mp | 121-125 °C (lit.) |
| packaging | pkg of 300 mg |
| SMILES string | OC(=O)c1ccccc1 |
| vapor density | 4.21 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | 10 mmHg ( 132 °C) |
| Analysis Note: | These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind. |
| Application: | Benzoic acid USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as: • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Benzoate • Benzoic and Salicylic Acids Ointment • Mandelic Acid • Benzaldehyde • Cranberry Fruit Juice • Ibuprofen Oral Suspension |
| General description: | This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets, has been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia   . |
| Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
| Symbol |   GHS05,GHS08 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H315 - H318 - H372 |
| Precautionary statements | P260 - P280 - P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | 249.8 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 121 °C - closed cup |
| bp | 249 °C (lit.) |
| mp | 121-125 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 1.32 g/cm3 at 20 °C |
| UNSPSC | 41116107 |