Benzoic Acid

C₇H₆O₂

IUPAC: Benzenecarboxylic acid

CAS: 65-85-0

Tổng quan

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

Thành phần

Nguyên tố Ký hiệu Nguyên tử Khối lượng nguyên tử
Hydrogen H 6 1,0080
Carbon C 7 12,0110
Oxygen O 2 15,9990

Thành phần nguyên tố

C
68,8%
O
26,2%

Công dụng

  • Food preservative
  • Chemical intermediate
  • Pharmaceutical precursor

Sự thật thú vị

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

An toàn

  • ⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

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

Tính chất

Loại
organic
Trạng thái
solid
Khối lượng mol
122,12 g/mol
Mật độ
1,2660 g/cm³
Điểm nóng chảy
122,4 °C
Điểm sôi
249,0 °C
Độ hòa tan
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).