| Identification | |
| Name: | Potassium benzoate |
| Synonyms: | Benzoicacid, potassium salt (8CI,9CI);Potassium benzoate (6CI);Benzoic acid, potassiumsalt (1:1); |
| CAS: | 582-25-2 |
| EINECS: | 209-481-3 |
| Molecular Formula: | C7H5KO2 |
| Molecular Weight: | 160.2117 |
| InChI: | InChI=1S/C7H6O2.K/c8-7(9)6-4-2-1-3-5-6;/h1-5H,(H,8,9);/q;+1/p-1 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Flash Point: | 111.4 oC |
| Boiling Point: | 249.3 oC at 760 mmHg |
| Density: | 1.5 g/cm3 |
| Water Solubility: | soluble in ethanol; slightly soluble in methanol; insoluble in ether |
| Solubility: | soluble in ethanol; slightly soluble in methanol; insoluble in ether |
| Appearance: | White solid |
| Specification: |
?Potassium benzoate (CAS NO.582-25-2), its Synonyms are Benzoic acid, potassium salt ; Benzoic acid, potassium salt (1:1) . |
| Flash Point: | 111.4 oC |
| Sensitive: | Hygroscopic |
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