Potassium benzoate
ALDRICH/W700211 - ≥99%, FG
Synonym: Benzoic acid potassium salt
CAS Number: 582-25-2
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C7H5KO2
Molecular Weight: 160.21
MDL Number: MFCD00013061
Linear Formula: C6H5COOK
Product Type: Chemical
assay | ≥99% |
documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
food allergen | no known allergens |
grade | FG |
Halal | |
Kosher | |
InChI | 1S/C7H6O2.K/c8-7(9)6-4-2- |
InChI key | XAEFZNCEHLXOMS-UHFFFAOYSA |
organoleptic | odorless |
Quality Level | 400 ![]() |
reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1333/2008 & 178/2002 |
FDA 21 CFR 117 | |
SMILES string | [K+].[O-]C(=O)c1ccccc1 |
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Symbol | ![]() |
Signal word | Danger |
Hazard statements | H315 - H318 |
Precautionary statements | P264 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P332 + P313 - P362 + P364 |
WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
Purity | ≥99% |