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Sodium benzoate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Sodium benzoate is widely used as a preservative in food, medicine, cosmetics and animal feeds. It is used in the treatment of hyperammonemia and urea cycle disorders. It is used in the fireworks as a fuel in whistle mix. It is also used in the preparation of toothpaste and mouthwashes. It finds application in most of the acidic foods such as salad dressings (vinegar), carbonated drinks (carbonic acid), jams and fruit juices (citric acid), pickles (vinegar), and condiments.
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Sodium benzoate is widely used as a preservative in food, medicine, cosmetics and animal feeds. It is used in the treatment of hyperammonemia and urea cycle disorders. It is used in the fireworks as a fuel in whistle mix. It is also used in the preparation of toothpaste and mouthwashes. It finds application in most of the acidic foods such as salad dressings (vinegar), carbonated drinks (carbonic acid), jams and fruit juices (citric acid), pickles (vinegar), and condiments.
Solubility
Soluble in water, alcoholSoluble in water, alcohol, ammonia and pyridine.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with alkalis, mineral acids and strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
| Melting Point | >300°C |
| Assay Percent Range | 99% |
| Quantity | 2500 g |
| Beilstein | 3572467 |
| Merck Index | 14,8582 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water,alcoholSoluble in water,alcohol,ammonia and pyridine. |
| IUPAC Name | sodium;benzoate |
| Formula Weight | 144.11 |
| Percent Purity | 99% |
| Physical Form | Powder or granules or prills |
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Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | H319 |
| Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H315-H319 |
| Precautionary Statement | P264b-P280i-P305+P351+P338 |
| EINECSNumber | 208-534-8 |
| RTECSNumber | DH6650000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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