Benzoic Acid
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Cite "Benzoic Acid"
Benzoic Acid. (n.d.). In Compound. Retrieved from /compound/benzoic-acid/
"Benzoic Acid." Compound, /compound/benzoic-acid/.
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IUPAC: Benzenecarboxylic acid
CAS: 65-85-0
Overview
Benzoic acid is the simplest aromatic carboxylic acid. Its sodium salt is one of the most common food preservatives worldwide.
Composition
Uses
- • Food preservative
- • Chemical intermediate
- • Pharmaceutical precursor
Fun Facts
- ✦ Sodium benzoate (E211) is used in most carbonated soft drinks
Safety
- ⚠ Irritant
Structure
SMILES
C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)O
Properties
- Type
- organic
- State
- solid
- Molar Mass
- 122.12 g/mol
- Density
- 1.2660 g/cm³
- Melting Point
- 122.4 °C
- Boiling Point
- 249.0 °C
- Solubility
- 3.4 g/L at 25°C
Molecular Descriptors
- Exact Mass
- 122.0368
- XLogP
- 1.9
- TPSA
- 37.3 Ų
- H-Bond Donors
- 1
- H-Bond Acceptors
- 2
- Rotatable Bonds
- 1
- Heavy Atoms
- 9
- Complexity
- 103.0
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benzoic Acid?
Benzoic Acid (C₇H₆O₂) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Benzenecarboxylic acid.
What is the molecular weight of Benzoic Acid?
Benzoic Acid has a molar mass of 122.12 g/mol.
What state is Benzoic Acid at room temperature?
Benzoic Acid is a solid at room temperature.
Is Benzoic Acid organic or inorganic?
Benzoic Acid is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Benzoic Acid?
Benzoic Acid (C₇H₆O₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).