Ammonium benzoate C₆H₅COONH₄ pure - min. 97% | CHEM*421370604

Ammonium benzoate, also known as ammonium benzoate, is a white, odorless chemical compound with water- and ethanol-soluble properties. It is used in chemical analysis and organic syntheses. The product has a purity of min. 97%, intended for laboratory and technical applications.

Identification data

• Chemical name: Ammonium benzoate
• Synonyms: Ammonium benzoate
• Chemical formula: C₆H₅COONH₄
• Molar mass: 139.15 g/mol
• CAS number: 1863-63-4
• EC (EINECS) number: 217-468-9
• Catalog number: CHEM*421370604

Physicochemical properties

• Form: solid
• Color: white
• Odor: odorless
• pH value (100 g/l in H₂O, 20°C): approx. 6-8
• Melting point: 198°C
• Boiling point: Decomposition above 198°C
• Auto-ignition temperature: no data available
• Flash point: no data available
• Explosion limits: no data available
• Vapor pressure: no data available
• Density (20°C): 1.26 g/cm³
• Solubility in water: 200 g/l (20°C)
• Solubility in ethanol: 16.3 g/l (20°C)

Quality specifications

• Content: min. 97%
• Reaction: according to formulation
• Water-insoluble components: max. 0.01%
• Residue on ignition (SO₄): max. 0.08%
• Chlorides (Cl): max. 0.01%
• Sulfates (SO₄): max. 0.01%
• Heavy metals (Pb): max. 0.002%.
• Arsenic (As): max. 0.0004%.
• Iron (Fe): max. 0.002%

Transport classification

• RID/ADR: not applicable
• UN: not applicable

Hazard statements (H)

• H302: Harmful if swallowed
• H315: Causes skin irritation
• H319: Causes serious eye irritation

Safety statements (P)

• P302+P352: If on skin: wash with plenty of water
• P305+P351+P338: If in eyes: rinse cautiously with water for several minutes; remove contact lenses if present and easy to do; continue rinsing

This product is intended for professional use only. Do not use for food, pharmaceutical, or cosmetic purposes. Consult the chemical safety data sheet before use.