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Sodium benzoate

EMPROVE® EXPERT, Ph. Eur., BP, ChP, NF, JP, FCC, E 211

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Synonym(s):

Sodium benzoate

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C7H5NaO2
CAS Number:
532-32-1
Molecular Weight:
144.10
MDL number:
MFCD00012463
UNSPSC Code:
12352107
E Number:
E211
EC Index Number:
208-534-8

agency

BP
ChP
JP
NF
Ph. Eur.

Quality Level

500

reg. compliance

FCC

product line

EMPROVE® EXPERT

form

solid

autoignition temp.

>500 °C

pH

8 (20 °C, 100 g/L in H2O)

mp

436 °C

density

1.50 g/cm3 at 20 °C

application(s)

liquid formulation
parenterals
pharmaceutical
semi-solid formulation
solid formulation

storage temp.

2-25°C

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

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General description

Finding the right excipient that matches your needs as well as regulatory demands can be a complicated challenge in formulation. With our application know-how and regulatory expertise, we support you in every step of development, scale-up, and production.
As part of our Emprove® Program, our raw materials are offered with extensive documentation facilitating compliance of your pharma and biopharma product, full supply chain transparency and risk mitigation. Our SAFC® portfolio of high-quality products for biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical formulation and production withstands strict quality control procedures and is produced according to applicable cGMP guidelines.

Application

Sodium benzoate is commonly used as a preservative in pharmaceutical formulations and cosmetics. It is also used as additive for the preservation of food.

Legal Information

Emprove is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
SAFC is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

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hcodes

H319

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

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WGK 1

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

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