(Antimicrobial Agent / Preservative)
by Muby Chem
operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility producing high quality Benzoic ACID, known for its exceptional purity and effectiveness. This versatile compound is widely used across various industries, including pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications.
Our advanced technology ensures the production of Benzoic ACID with exceptional purity and quality, making it an ideal choice for a variety of applications.
Applications: MOLBEN® ACID is used as an antifungal and antimicrobial agent in topical creams and ointments. It acts as a preservative in liquid and semi-solid pharmaceutical formulations to prevent microbial growth. It functions as a pH regulator and intermediate in drug synthesis.
| # | PROPERTY | TYPICAL VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAS No | 65-85-0 |
| 2 | Molecular Formula | C7H6O2 |
| 3 | Molecular Weight | 122.1 g/mol |
| # | TEST | SPECIFICATION - IP |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Description | It occurs as colourless, light crystals, scales or needles. |
| 2 | Identification Test (A) Test (B) |
(A) Melting point: 121°C to 124°C. (B) It gives a reaction (a) of benzoates. |
| 3 | Solubility | It is freely soluble in ethanol (95%), in chloroform and in ether; soluble in fixed oils, boiling water and slightly soluble in water. |
| 4 | Appearance of solution | Solution is clear and colourless. |
| 5 | Arsenic | Not more than 2 ppm. |
| 6 | Readily Oxidisable substances | Not more than 0.5 ml of 0.1 M potassium permanganate is required. |
| 7 | Readily carbonisable substances | The colour of the solution is not more intense than that of reference solution YS5. |
| 8 | Cinnamic acid | No odour of benzaldehyde is developed. |
| 9 | Chlorinated compounds | The filtrate complies with the limit test for chlorides. |
| 10 | Heavy metals | Not more than 10 ppm. |
| 11 | Sulfated ash | Not more than 0.1%. |
| 12 | Water | Not more than 0.7%. |
| 13 | Assay | Not less than 99.5% and not more than 100.5%, calculated on the anhydrous basis. |
MOLBEN® ACID is packed in HDPE bag or HDPE drum with double PE liners inside having bar-coded label and tamper-evident seal.
The shelf life is 3 years. Preserve in well-closed containers.
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