Benzoic acid has been shown to have anti-inflammatory, skin-soothing properties, which can help calm irritation and prevent inflammation.
Physical state at 20 °C : | Solid |
Odour threshold : | No data available |
pH value : | No data available |
Melting point [°C] : | 121 - 125 °C |
Decomposition point [°C] : | N/A |
Critical temperature [°C] : | N/A |
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] : | N/A |
Flammability (solid, gas) : | N/A |
Flash point [°C] : | 121 °C |
Boiling point [°C] : | 249 °C |
Initial boiling point [°C] : | N/A |
Final boiling point [°C] : | N/A |
Evaporation rate : | N/A |
Vapour pressure [20°C] : | N/A |
Vapour pressure mm/Hg : | 13 mm Hg at 132 °C |
Vapour density : | 4,22 |
Density [g/cm3] : | 1,32 |
Relative density, gas (air=1) : | N/A |
Relative density, liquid (water=1) : | N/A |
Solubility in water [% weight] : | 2.9 g/l at 25 °C |
Solubility in water : | N/A |
Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C : | No data available |
Solubility : | 2.5 - 3.5 |
Viscosity at 40°C [mm2/s] : | N/A |
Explosive properties : | N/A |
Explosion limits - upper [%] : | N/A |
Explosion limits - lower [%] : | N/A |
Oxidising properties : | No data available |
Physical state at 20 °C : | Solid |
Odour threshold : | No data available |
pH value : | No data available |
Melting point [°C] : | 121 - 125 °C |
Decomposition point [°C] : | N/A |
Critical temperature [°C] : | N/A |
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] : | N/A |
Flammability (solid, gas) : | N/A |
Flash point [°C] : | 121 °C |
Boiling point [°C] : | 249 °C |
Initial boiling point [°C] : | N/A |
Final boiling point [°C] : | N/A |
Evaporation rate : | N/A |
Vapour pressure [20°C] : | N/A |
Vapour pressure mm/Hg : | 13 mm Hg at 132 °C |
Vapour density : | 4,22 |
Density [g/cm3] : | 1,32 |
Relative density, gas (air=1) : | N/A |
Relative density, liquid (water=1) : | N/A |
Solubility in water [% weight] : | 2.9 g/l at 25 °C |
Solubility in water : | N/A |
Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C : | No data available |
Solubility : | 2.5 - 3.5 |
Viscosity at 40°C [mm2/s] : | N/A |
Explosive properties : | N/A |
Explosion limits - upper [%] : | N/A |
Explosion limits - lower [%] : | N/A |
Oxidising properties : | No data available |
Physical state at 20 °C : | Solid |
Odour threshold : | No data available |
pH value : | No data available |
Melting point [°C] : | 121 - 125 °C |
Decomposition point [°C] : | N/A |
Critical temperature [°C] : | N/A |
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] : | N/A |
Flammability (solid, gas) : | N/A |
Flash point [°C] : | 121 °C |
Boiling point [°C] : | 249 °C |
Initial boiling point [°C] : | N/A |
Final boiling point [°C] : | N/A |
Evaporation rate : | N/A |
Vapour pressure [20°C] : | N/A |
Vapour pressure mm/Hg : | 13 mm Hg at 132 °C |
Vapour density : | 4,22 |
Density [g/cm3] : | 1,32 |
Relative density, gas (air=1) : | N/A |
Relative density, liquid (water=1) : | N/A |
Solubility in water [% weight] : | 2.9 g/l at 25 °C |
Solubility in water : | N/A |
Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C : | No data available |
Solubility : | 2.5 - 3.5 |
Viscosity at 40°C [mm2/s] : | N/A |
Explosive properties : | N/A |
Explosion limits - upper [%] : | N/A |
Explosion limits - lower [%] : | N/A |
Oxidising properties : | No data available |
Benzoic acid is most commonly found in industrial settings to manufacture a wide variety of products such as perfumes, dyes, topical medications and insect repellents. Benzoic acid's salt (sodium benzoate) is commonly used as a pH adjustor and preservative in food, preventing the growth of microbes to keep food safe.
Benzoic acid reacts with alcohols to produce esters.