Food grade Preservatives tech CAS 65-85-0 Crystal Powder benzoic acid
Products Description
Benzoic Acid is a colorless crystalline solid and a simple aromatic carboxylic acid. Salts of benzoic acid are used as food preservatives and benzoic acid is an important precursor for the industrial synthesis of many other organic substances. The salts and esters of benzoic acid are known as benzoates.
Benefits
Benzoic acid, with molecular formula C7H6O2 and structural formula C6H5COOH, is an organic compound and one of the common aromatic acids. It is a colorless crystalline powder that can be dissolved in hot water, ethanol and ether solvents.
Benzoic acid is widely used in many fields, including chemical industry, medicine, food and cosmetics. Here are some of the main uses and characteristics of benzoic acid:
- Preservatives: Benzoic acid has strong antibacterial and antifungal effects and is often used as a preservative in products such as food, beverages and pharmaceuticals. It inhibits the growth of bacteria and mold and extends the shelf life of products.
- Chemical intermediates: Benzoic acid is also an important intermediate in many chemical synthesis processes. It can be prepared by oxidizing benzaldehyde or toluene and is used to make chemical products such as dyes, fragrances, and fungicides.
- Pharmaceutical Ingredients: Benzoic acid is widely used in the pharmaceutical field. It is used as a pharmaceutical ingredient to treat conditions such as skin inflammation, scabies and bacterial infections.
- Food Additive: Benzoic acid is approved for use as a preservative in food and beverages. It can be used in vinegar, juice, soy sauce and other foods to extend the shelf life of the product.
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