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Potassium benzoate

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

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Synonym(s):
Benzoic acid potassium salt
Linear Formula:
C6H5COOK
CAS Number:
582-25-2
Molecular Weight:
160.21
Beilstein:
3719165
MDL number:
MFCD00013061
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329750897
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

potassium benzoate

manufacturer/tradename

USP

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

SMILES string

[K+].[O-]C(=O)c1ccccc1

InChI

1S/C7H6O2.K/c8-7(9)6-4-2-1-3-5-6;/h1-5H,(H,8,9);/q;+1/p-1

InChI key

XAEFZNCEHLXOMS-UHFFFAOYSA-M

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Potassium benzoate USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Pictograms

Corrosion
GHS05

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H315,H318

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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