| Bioactivity | Benzoic acid is an aromatic alcohol existing naturally in many plants and is a common additive to food, drinks, cosmetics and other products. It acts as preservatives through inhibiting both bacteria and fungi. | ||||||||||||
| Name | Benzoic acid | ||||||||||||
| CAS | 65-85-0 | ||||||||||||
| Formula | C7H6O2 | ||||||||||||
| Molar Mass | 122.12 | ||||||||||||
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. | ||||||||||||
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