Benzoic acid

About This Item

Molecular Formula	C₇H₆O₂\| C₆H₅COOH
CAS Number	65-85-0

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Properties

Chemical Identifiers

IUPAC Name	benzoic acid
SMILES	C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)O
InChI Key	WPYMKLBDIGXBTP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI	InChI=1S/C7H6O2/c8-7(9)6-4-2-1-3-5-6/h1-5H,(H,8,9)

Physical Properties

Boiling Point	249.2 °C
Melting Point	121,5 - 123,5 °C
Flash Point	250 °F (121 °C) (closed cup)
Density	1.2659 g/cu cm at 15 °C

Safety Information

Hazard Class

Danger

Flash Point

250 °F (121 °C) (closed cup)

Please refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for complete handling, storage, and disposal instructions. Follow all applicable regulations when working with this chemical reagent.