Sodium Benzoate

C₇H₅NaO₂

IUPAC: Sodium benzoate

CAS: 532-32-1

نظرة عامة

Sodium benzoate (E211) is the most widely used food preservative globally, found in soft drinks, condiments, and cosmetics. It inhibits mold, yeast, and some bacteria.

التركيب

العنصر الرمز الذرات الكتلة الذرية
Hydrogen H 5 1,0080
Carbon C 7 12,0110
Oxygen O 2 15,9990
Sodium Na 1 22,9900

التركيب العنصري

C
58,3%
O
22,2%
Na
16,0%

الاستخدامات

  • Food preservative (E211)
  • Soft drink preservative
  • Cosmetics preservative

حقائق مثيرة

  • Can react with ascorbic acid (vitamin C) to form benzene, a known carcinogen

السلامة

  • ⚠ Can form benzene with vitamin C
  • ⚠ Hyperactivity concern in children

Structure

SMILES

C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)[O-].[Na+]

الخصائص

النوع
salt
الحالة
solid
الكتلة المولية
144,10 g/mol
الكثافة
1,4400 g/cm³
الذوبانية
556 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
144,0187
TPSA
40,1 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
2
Rotatable Bonds
1
Heavy Atoms
10
Complexity
108,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sodium Benzoate?
Sodium Benzoate (C₇H₅NaO₂) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Sodium benzoate.
What is the molecular weight of Sodium Benzoate?
Sodium Benzoate has a molar mass of 144.1 g/mol.
What state is Sodium Benzoate at room temperature?
Sodium Benzoate is a solid at room temperature.
Is Sodium Benzoate organic or inorganic?
Sodium Benzoate is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Sodium Benzoate?
Sodium Benzoate (C₇H₅NaO₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O), Sodium (Na).