Sodium Benzoate, also known as Sodiumato Benzoatato, Antimol, Ucephan, Benzoate of Soda, and Sobenate, has the chemical formula C7H5O2Na or C7H5NaO2 or C6H5COONa. It appears as colorless or white hygroscopic crystals or crystalline powder with no odor and astringent taste. It is freely soluble in Water and sparingly soluble in Alcohol at ambient conditions. On a lab scale, it is produced synthetically by the neutralization of Benzoic Acid with Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Carbonate or Sodium Hydroxide. An Food Grade chemical is the one that conforms to the criteria of the Food Chemicals Codex (FCC). A substance that has received the Food Grade certification can be used in food, drug, or medical applications.
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CAS
532-32-1
Synonyms
Benzoic acid sodium salt, Sobenate, Antimol, Benzoate sodium, Benzoate of soda
Assay
99.0-100.5%
PubChem ID
517055
Grade
Food Grade
Color
White
Physical form
Solid
Appearance
White, Crystalline Powder
Odor
Odorless
pH
~8 (in aqueous solution)
Melting point
> 300°C
Vapor pressure
Negligible
Solubility
Soluble in water
Molecular formula
C7H5NaO2
Molecular weight
144.11
Acidity or Alkalinity
Max 0.4%
Arsenic (As)
Max 3 ppm
Autoship Available
Yes
Heavy metals
0.001%
KosherID
MZZ-FCVP
Lead (Pb)
Max 2 ppm
Water
1.50%
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GRAS Reference Citation 21CFR 184.1733.
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