B3420
Sodium benzoate
BioXtra, ≥99.5%
Synonym(s):
Benzoic acid sodium salt
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Linear Formula:
C6H5COONa
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
144.10
NACRES:
NA.25
PubChem Substance ID:
eCl@ss:
39024301
UNSPSC Code:
12352107
EC Number:
208-534-8
MDL number:
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
3572467
Assay:
≥99.5%
Form:
powder
product line
BioXtra
Quality Level
assay
≥99.5%
form
powder
impurities
≤0.0005% Phosphorus (P), ≤0.1% Insoluble matter
mp
>300 °C (lit.)
solubility
H2O: 1 M, clear, colorless
anion traces
chloride (Cl-): ≤0.05%, sulfate (SO42-): ≤0.05%
cation traces
Al: ≤0.0005%, Ca: ≤0.01%, Cu: ≤0.0005%, Fe: ≤0.0005%, K: ≤0.10%, Mg: ≤0.005%, NH4+: ≤0.05%, Pb: ≤0.001%, Zn: ≤0.0005%
SMILES string
[Na+].[O-]C(=O)c1ccccc1
InChI
1S/C7H6O2.Na/c8-7(9)6-4-2-1-3-5-6;/h1-5H,(H,8,9);/q;+1/p-1
InChI key
WXMKPNITSTVMEF-UHFFFAOYSA-M
General description
Sodium benzoate is a safe food preservative and has antimicrobial functionality. It has a molecular weight of 114.11 Da. Sodium benzoate is used in bakery products, juice and cheese. In the liver, it is conjugated to glycine and is eliminated as hippuric acid from the urine.
Application
Sodium benzoate has been used to test its effect on phencyclidine (PCP) induced locomotor activity in mice.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Sodium benzoate also has pharmaceutical applications and is component of syrup and transparent tablet. High levels of sodium benzoate may trigger histamine release and also induce cell damage. It is recommended for the treatment of urea cycle disorders. However, high levels of sodium benzoate may contribute to glycine deficiency and may impose neuromodulatory effects.
Disclaimer
The product is not intended for use as a biocide under global biocide regulations, including but not limited to US EPA′s Federal Insecticide Fungicide and Rodenticide Act, European Biocidal Products Regulation, Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency, Turkey’s Biocidal Products Regulation, Korea’s Consumer Chemical Products and Biocide Safety Management Act (K-BPR) and others.
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Warning
hcodes
Hazard Classifications
Eye Irrit. 2
Storage Class
13 - Non Combustible Solids
wgk
WGK 1
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
ppe
Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)
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An Overview on the Effects of Sodium Benzoate as a Preservative in Food Products
Shahmohammadi M, et al.
Biotechnology and Health Sciences, 3(3), 7-11 (2016)
Modulating NMDA receptor function with D-amino acid oxidase inhibitors: understanding functional activity in PCP-treated mouse model
Sershen H, et al.
Neurochemical Research, 41(1-2), 398-408 (2016)
Benzoate and sorbate salts: a systematic review of the potential hazards of these invaluable preservatives and the expanding spectrum of clinical uses for sodium benzoate
Piper JD and Piper PW
Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, 16(5), 868-880 (2017)