Sodium Benzoate


Sodium Benzoate I. P/ B.P
  • Chemical Abstract No : 532-32-1 Molecular Formula : C6H5COONa ( C7H5NaO2 )
  • Appearance : White Granular or Flaky Powder
  • Assay (On Dry Material) : 99.0% Min
  • Arsenic : Not more than 3 parts per million
  • Heavy Metals : Not more than 10 parts per million
  • Acidity/Alkalinity : 1g Requires Max 0.2ml 0.1N HCl Or NaOH


Sodium Benzoate
  • Chemical Abstract No : 532-32-1
  • Molecular Formula : C6H5COONa ( C7H5NaO2 )
  • Molecular Weight : 144.12
  • Appearance : White Granular or Flaky Powder
  • Odour : Mild Almond
  • Loss On Drying : 2.0 % Min
  • Assay (On Dry Material) : 99.0% Min
  • Color : 5 – 25 HAZ
  • P H. : 7 > 8
  • Solubility : Soluble in Alcohol's, Water
  • Readily oxidisable substance : Passes (0.06 ml)