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Benzoic acid

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

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Linear Formula:
C6H5COOH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
122.12
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
636131
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

vapor density

4.21 (vs air)

vapor pressure

10 mmHg ( 132 °C)

description

API family: benfluorex

API family

mefenamic acid, metronidazole, 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

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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

Benzoic acid USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Sodium Benzoate
  • Potassium Benzoate
  • Benzoic and Salicylic Acids Ointment
  • Mandelic Acid
  • Benzaldehyde
  • Cranberry Fruit Juice
  • Ibuprofen Oral Suspension

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

Sales restrictions may apply.

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT RE 1 Inhalation

target_organs

Lungs

Storage Class

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

wgk_germany

WGK 1

flash_point_f

249.8 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

121 °C - closed cup


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USP43-NF38: United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary
United States Pharmacopeia, 45(2), 4031-4031 (2021)
Potassium Benzoate
USP43-NF38: United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary
United States Pharmacopeia, 41(5), 5976-5976 (2020)
Ibuprofen Oral Suspension
USP43-NF38: United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary
United States Pharmacopeia, 42(1), 2283-2283 (2017)
Sodium Benzoate
USP43-NF38: United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary
United States Pharmacopeia, 38(3), 6011-6011 (2020)
Mandelic Acid
USP43-NF38: United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary
United States Pharmacopeia, 38(6), 5876-5876 (2020)

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