Benzoic Acid

CAS: 65-85-0

Benzoic Acid is a colorless crystalline solid with the chemical formula C₇H₆O₂. It is the simplest aromatic carboxylic acid. Its salts are used as a food preservative and it is an important precursor for the synthesis of many other organic substances.

Benzoic Acid Chemical Structure Composition.

Production

Benzoic acid is produced industrially by partial oxidation of toluene with oxygen and the process is catalysed by V₂O₅.

Uses

Benzoic acid is mainly used as a chemical intermediate for synthesis of industrial chemicals such as phenol, caprolactam and glycol benzoates for the application of plasticizer in adhesive formulations. It’s also used in the manufacture of alkyd resins, drilling mud additive for crude oil recovery applications and as a rubber polymerization activator and retardant.

Benzoic acid converted to its salts and esters are used in food preservatives application, drugs, and personal products.

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