Benzoic Acid

C₇H₆O₂

IUPAC: Benzenecarboxylic acid

CAS: 65-85-0

개요

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

구성

원소 기호 원자 원자 질량
Hydrogen H 6 1.0080
Carbon C 7 12.0110
Oxygen O 2 15.9990

원소 구성

C
68.8%
O
26.2%

용도

  • Food preservative
  • Chemical intermediate
  • Pharmaceutical precursor

흥미로운 사실

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

안전

  • ⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

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

성질

유형
organic
상태
solid
몰 질량
122.12 g/mol
밀도
1.2660 g/cm³
녹는점
122.4 °C
끓는점
249.0 °C
용해도
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).