Bioactivity | Benzoic acid (lithium) is an aromatic alcohol found in many plants and is a common additive in food, beverages, cosmetics and other products. Benzoic acid (lithium) inhibits bacteria and fungi and acts as a preservative[1]. | ||||||||||||
Name | Benzoic acid lithium | ||||||||||||
CAS | 553-54-8 | ||||||||||||
Formula | C7H5LiO2 | ||||||||||||
Molar Mass | 128.05 | ||||||||||||
Appearance | Solid | ||||||||||||
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. | ||||||||||||
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Reference | [1]. Nair B, et al. Final report on the safety assessment of Benzyl Alcohol, Benzoic Acid, and Sodium Benzoate. Int J Toxicol. 2001;20 Suppl 3:23-50. |