Sodium Benzoate

C₇H₅NaO₂

IUPAC: Sodium benzoate

CAS: 532-32-1

Descripción general

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.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hydrogen H 5 1,0080
Carbon C 7 12,0110
Oxygen O 2 15,9990
Sodium Na 1 22,9900

Composición elemental

H
Hydrogen ×5
3,5%
C
Carbon ×7
58,3%
O
Oxygen ×2
22,2%
Na
Sodium ×1
16,0%

Usos

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

Datos curiosos

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

Seguridad

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

Structure

SMILES

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

Propiedades

Tipo
salt
Estado
solid
Masa molar
144,10 g/mol
Densidad
1,4400 g/cm³
Solubilidad
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

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Ammonium Bicarbonate

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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).