Benzoic acid
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| Chemical formula | C7H6O2 |
|---|---|
| OTP appearance | clear crystals |
| Index of refraction | 1.5397 |
| Molar Mass(g/mol) | 122.12 |
| Density(g/cc) | 1.2659 |
| Melting Point(°C) | 122.41 |
| Boiling Point(°C) | 249.2 |
| Solubility in water(g/L) | 3.44 |
| Solubility in ethanol(g/L) | 559 |
| NFPA 704 |  1
2
0
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Uses
Justification Questioned
Other
- Precursor for phenol
- Precursor for 4-aminobenzoic acid
Natural occurrence
Hazards
Production
Extraction
Synthesis
- React benzaldehyde, benzyl chloride or benzyl alcohol with potassium permanganate
- React Grignard phenylmagnesium bromide with carbon dioxide.
- oxidation of toluene[1][2][3]
- Partial thermal decarboxylation of trimesic acid
Testing
Purification
Storage
Disposal
See Also
References
- ↑ US patent 2289036 "Preparation of Benzoic Acid"
Link courtesy Google - ↑ US patent 3210416 "Manufacture of Benzoic Acid from Toluene"
Link courtesy Google - ↑ US patent 3903148 "Process for preparation of benzoic acid"
Link courtesy Google