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Benzoic acid
SpectraBase Compound ID 3KpqxKPYbC8
InChI InChI=1S/C7H6O2/c8-7(9)6-4-2-1-3-5-6/h1-5H,(H,8,9)
InChIKey WPYMKLBDIGXBTP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Mol Weight 122.12 g/mol
Molecular Formula C7H6O2
Exact Mass 122.036779 g/mol

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SpectraBase Spectrum ID CJMfGnWblnr
Name BENZOIC ACID
Source of Sample Monsanto Company, St. Louis, Missouri
Boiling Point 249C
CAS Registry Number 65-85-0
Copyright Copyright © 1980, 1981-2024 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Density (15/4C) 1.2659
Formula C7H6O2
InChI InChI=1S/C7H6O2/c8-7(9)6-4-2-1-3-5-6/h1-5H,(H,8,9)
InChIKey WPYMKLBDIGXBTP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting Point 121C
Molecular Weight 122.123001
Optical Properties Index of Refraction= (132C) 1.504
Safety Data Risks and Safety Phrases= TOXIC BY SKIN ABSORPTION AND INHALATION
Synonyms PHENYLFORMIC ACID BENZENECARBOXYLIC ACID DRACYLIC ACID
Technique KBr WAFER
Use PRESERVATIVE IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY; USED TO PRODUCE PRESERVATIVES, PLASTICISERS, CAPROLACTAM ANAD ALKYD RESIN COATINGS