Benzoic Acid 25kg

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    benzoic acid 25kg

    Benzoic Acid 25kg

     

    Benzoic acid is a white solid with the formula C₆H₅CO₂H.

    It is the simplest aromatic carboxylic acid.

    The name is derived from gum benzoin, which was for a long time its only source.

    Benzoic acid occurs naturally in many plants and serves as an intermediate in the biosynthesis of many secondary metabolites

     

    Benzoic Acid-Uses

    • Benzoic acid (BA) is a commonly used antimicrobial preservative in food and beverages, especially in carbonated beverages
    • As it presents its strongest antibacterial activity at pH 2.5–4.0.
    • BA has inhibitory effects on the proliferation of bacteria and yeasts, a major cause of food spoilage.
    • Benzoic acid and salicylic acid topical (for the skin) is a combination medicine used to treat skin irritation and inflammation caused by burn

     

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