Description
Benzenecarboxylic acid; Benzeneformic acid; Phenyl carboxylic acid, Phenyl formic acid, Dracylic acid.
| CAS | 65-85-0 |
| Molecular Formula | C7H6O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 122.12 |
| Shelf Life | 60 Months |
| Physical Properties | |||
| Physical State at 20 °C | Solid | Colour | White crystalline |
| Odour | Faint pleasant odor | pH Value | 2.5 – 3.5 |
| Melting Point/ Freezing Point [°C] | 121 – 125 °C | Flash Point [°C] | 121 °C |
| Boiling Point [°C] | 249 °C | Vapour Pressure Mm/Hg | 13 mm Hg at 132 °C |
| Vapour Density | 4.22 | Density [g/cm3] | 1.32 |
| Solubility in Water [% weight] | 2.9 g/l at 25 °C | Partition Coefficient Log POW Octanol / Water at 20°C | 1.88 |
| Specifications | |||
| Appearance | White crystalline powder/ flakes | Assay (Alkalimetric) | Min 99.5% |
| Infrared Spectrum | Conforms to Structure | Melting Point | 122 – 123°C |
| Substance Insoluble in Methanol | Max 0.005% | Sulphated Ash | Max 0.005% |
| Chloride (Cl) | Max 0.005% | Sulphate (So4) | Max 0.002% |
| Iron (Fe) | Max 0.0002% | Heavy Metal (As Pb) | Max 0.0005% |
| Substance Reducing Kmno4 (As O) | Passes ACS test | Halogenated Compounds (As Cl) | Max 0.005% |
| Sulphur Compounds (As S) | Max 0.002% | Oxidizing Substances | Passes test |
| Readily Carbonisable Substance | Passes test | ||
| Dangerous Goods Information | |||
| UN Number | – | DG Class | – |
| Safety Information & Hazard Symbols | |
| Symbol | GHS07 |
| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statement | H318-H335 |
| Precaution Statement | P261-P280-P305 + P351 + P338 |















