Benzoic acid benzoic acid as a food preservativeis an important precursor for the synthesis of many otherorganicsubstances.it is white granule, flake or crystalline powder, odorless or nearly odorless. Soluble inwater, ethanol, ether and other organic solvents. The vapor of benzoic acid has a strong irritant, can leadtocoughingafter inhaling. Benzoic acid is a weak acid, stronger than the fatty acids, susceptible to oxidation. Cas: 65-85-0 other name: carboxybenzene, phenylformic acid molecular formula: c6h5cooh m.w.: 122.1224 properties: benzoic acid is white flakes crystals, benzin or benzoic aldehyde savor, soluble in ethanol and slightly soluble in water. Specification: item specification(tech) specification(pharm) assay 98.0% min. 99.0%min. chloride 1.00%max. 0.035%max. melting point 120-123 121-124 heavy metals 0.001 % 0.00001%max. use: 1.pharm grade used for drug, toothpaste 2. Food preservative, benzoates, perfumes, etc 3. Production of plasticizer and spices packing: in 25kgpp woven bags.