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Sodium benzoate
Sodium benzoate is a common preservative, which is widely used in food processing. At the same time, benzoic acid and its salts are also a broad-spectrum microbial reagent. They can also be used as antibacterial agents in appropriate pH value and food processing.
Basic information
Sodium benzoate
Alias
Grade
CAS No.
Chemical formula
Appearance
Content
Moisture
Benzoic acid sodium salt
BP/USP/Food grade
532-32-1
C7H5NaO2
White powder or granular
99.0% min
1.5% max
Sodium benzoate application
It is mainly used as food preservative and also in the preparation of drugs and dyes
It is used in pharmaceutical industry and plant genetic research, as well as dye intermediates, fungicides and preservatives
Preservatives; Antimicrobial agents.
Sodium benzoate is also an important acid type food preservative. When used, it is converted into effective form benzoic acid. See benzoic acid for scope and dosage. In addition, it can also be used as a preservative in feed.