Potassium benzoate (CAS No: 582-25-2) is increasingly utilized as a high purity fine chemicals agent in the pharmaceutical sector, where it functions as a critical antimicrobial stabilizer for oral liquid suspensions and topical formulations within the API intermediates market. E212 serves as a vital component for a re...
Potassium benzoate Specifications
CAS Number
582-25-2
Molecular Formula
C7H5KO2
Molecular Weight
160.21 g/mol
IUPAC Name
potassium benzoate
Canonical SMILES
O=C([O-])c1ccccc1.[K+]
InChI Key
XAEFZNCEHLXOMS-UHFFFAOYSA-M
HSN No
29163100
CAS Number
582-25-2
Molecular Formula
C7H5KO2
Molecular Weight
160.21 g/mol
IUPAC Name
potassium benzoate
Canonical SMILES
O=C([O-])c1ccccc1.[K+]
InChI Key
XAEFZNCEHLXOMS-UHFFFAOYSA-M
HSN No
29163100
Molecular Weight
160.21 g/mol
Precautionary Statement Codes
P264, P280, P302+P352, P305+P351+P338, P332+P313, and P362+P364
Hazard Classes and Categories
Skin Irrit. 2 (81.2%)
Eye Dam. 1 (18.8%)
Food Preservative
A common antimicrobial agent and preservative used in acidic products such as soft drinks, fruit juices, cider, pickles, and sauces to inhibit the growth of mold, yeast, and bacteria
Cosmetic and Personal Care Ingredient
A stabilizing preservative utilized in shampoos, conditioners, facial cleansers, and moisturizers to extend shelf life and ensure product safety
Pyrotechnic Processing Aid
A specialized chemical used in the manufacturing of fireworks to produce the characteristic whistling sound upon combustion
Pharmaceutical Buffering Agent
A high-purity additive used as a preservative for liquid medications and as a buffering agent in various medicinal formulations.