1055002

Benzoic acid

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

• Linear Formula: C₆H₅COOH
• CAS Number: 65-85-0
• Molecular Weight: 122.12
• Beilstein: 636131
• MDL number: MFCD00002398
• PubChem Substance ID: 329748903
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• vapor density: 4.21 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: 10 mmHg ( 132 °C)
• description: API family: benfluorex
• autoignition temp.: 1061 °F
• packaging: pkg of 300 mg
• manufacturer/tradename: USP
• availability: not available in (Sales restriction may apply)
• bp: 249 °C (lit.)
• mp: 121-125 °C (lit.)
• density: 1.32 g/cm³ at 20 °C
• application(s): pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• SMILES string: OC(=O)c1ccccc1
• InChI: 1S/C7H6O2/c8-7(9)6-4-2-1-3-5-6/h1-5H,(H,8,9)
• InChI key: WPYMKLBDIGXBTP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets, has been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

This USP reference standard is intended for use in specified quality tests and assays.
Also used to prepare standard and system suitability solutions for the identification, assay, and impurity analysis according to the given below monographs of United States Pharmacopeia (USP):

• Sodium Benzoate
• Potassium Benzoate
• Mandelic Acid
• Benzoic and Salicylic Acids Ointment
• Benzaldehyde
• Ibuprofen Oral Suspension
• Sertraline Hydrochloride

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

USP issued SDS can be found here.

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS05,GHS08
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H315 - H318 - H372
• Precautionary Statements: P260 - P280 - P305 + P351 + P338 + P310
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT RE 1 Inhalation
• Target Organs: Lungs
• Storage Class Code: 6.1D - Non-combustible, acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic hazardous materials or hazardous materials causing chronic effects
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 249.8 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 121 °C - closed cup