Sodium benzoate

About This Item

Molecular Formula	C₇H₅NaO₂
CAS Number	532-32-1

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Properties

Chemical Identifiers

IUPAC Name	sodium;benzoate
SMILES	C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)[O-].[Na+]
InChI Key	WXMKPNITSTVMEF-UHFFFAOYSA-M
InChI	InChI=1S/C7H6O2.Na/c8-7(9)6-4-2-1-3-5-6;/h1-5H,(H,8,9);/q;+1/p-1

Physical Properties

Boiling Point	>450 °C to <475 °C, decomposes with no boiling (OECD Guideline 103 (Boiling point/boiling range))
Melting Point	>300 °C
Flash Point	>100 °C
Density	Relative density (water = 1): 1.44

Safety Information

Hazard Class

Warning

Flash Point

>100 °C

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.