Benzoic Acid has derived its name from gum benzoin. It is the colorless crystalline solid and recognized as the simple aromatic carboxylic acid. Benzoic acid has been considered as the vital precursor for the synthesizing many organic substances. It can be produced commercially by partial oxidation of toluence with oxygen. It was discovered in the 16th century. In 1832 Justus von Liebig and Friedrich Wohler cleared out the benezoic acid structure. Salkowski in 1877 discovered the antifugal abilities of benzoic acid.
SYNONYMS of Benzoic Acid : Carboxybenzene, E210, Dracylic Acid
STRUCTURAL FORMULA of Benzoic Acid : C6H5COOH
PROPERTIES of Benzoic Acid :
- Benzoic Acid is white, crystalline flakes.
- Benzoic Acid is stable under ordinary conditions.
Benzoic Acid is slightly soluble in water, soluble in ethanol, very slightly soluble in benzene and acetone. - Benzoic Acid has faint pleasant odor.
- Benzoic Acid and its salts are used for preserving food items.
- Benzoic Acid is used for preparing large number of useful chemicals like benzoyl chloride, benzoate plasticizers etc.
- It is the useful part of whitfield’s ointment, which in turns is used for treating many fungal skin diseases like ringworm, tinea etc.
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