Benzoic Acid

C₇H₆O₂

IUPAC: Benzenecarboxylic acid

CAS: 65-85-0

概要

Benzoic acid is the simplest aromatic carboxylic acid. Its sodium salt is one of the most common food preservatives worldwide.

組成

元素 記号 原子 原子質量
Hydrogen H 6 1.0080
Carbon C 7 12.0110
Oxygen O 2 15.9990

元素組成

C
68.8%
O
26.2%

用途

  • Food preservative
  • Chemical intermediate
  • Pharmaceutical precursor

豆知識

  • Sodium benzoate (E211) is used in most carbonated soft drinks

安全性

  • ⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)O

特性

タイプ
organic
状態
solid
モル質量
122.12 g/mol
密度
1.2660 g/cm³
融点
122.4 °C
沸点
249.0 °C
溶解度
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).