sodium benzoate, benzoic acid

Usage:. Antiseptic, anti-animalcule and antifreezing agent used in food, medicine, tobacco, plating, printing and dyeingPhysical properties: Sodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid. It is an aromatic compound denoted by the chemical formula C7H5NaO2 with a molecular weight of 144.11.

In its refined form, sodium benzoate is a white, odorless compound that has a sweet, astringent taste, and is soluble in water. Sodium benzoate has antimicrobial characteristics, and is typically used as a preservative in food products.