Benzoic Acid is the free-acid form of benzoate, effective in low-pH and fat-continuous systems, supplied to food ingredients manufacturers across the GCC.
CAS No.
65-85-0
Formula
C7H6O2
Grade
Food / technical grade, 99.5% min
Packing
25 kg paper bag with PE liner
Typical response time: within one business day, with price, packing and lead time.
Within our preservatives range, Benzoic Acid is the free-acid form of benzoate, effective in low-pH and fat-continuous systems. Orders ship ex-warehouse where stock is held, or direct from origin for container volumes.
It is supplied as white crystalline powder, flakes or needles, in food / technical grade, 99.5% min, with an assay of 99.5% min. The CAS number is 65-85-0 and the molecular formula is C7H6O2.
Applications of Benzoic Acid
Typical applications include:
Preservation of fat-based foods, margarine and low-moisture systems
Feed preservation and acidification
Plasticiser, dye and resin intermediate
Mould inhibition in tobacco and industrial products
Packing, storage and handling
Standard packing is 25 kg paper bag with PE liner. Store in cool, dry conditions. Shelf life is 36 months from the date of manufacture when stored as specified.
Supply and documentation
Technical specification for Benzoic Acid
CAS No.
65-85-0
Formula
C7H6O2
Appearance
White crystalline powder, flakes or needles
Grade
Food / technical grade, 99.5% min
Purity / Assay
99.5% min
Assay
99.5% min
Melting range
121–123 °C
Effective pH
Below 4.5
Water solubility
Low — 0.34 g/100 ml at 25 °C
Packing
25 kg paper bag with PE liner
Storage
Cool, dry conditions
Shelf life
36 months
Values are typical for the grade we stock. Please confirm the required specification with our sales team.
Preservation of fat-based foods, margarine and low-moisture systems
Feed preservation and acidification
Plasticiser, dye and resin intermediate
Mould inhibition in tobacco and industrial products
What packing is Benzoic Acid supplied in?
Benzoic Acid is supplied in 25 kg paper bag with PE liner. Other pack sizes can be arranged for container quantities — tell us what suits your plant.
Which grade of Benzoic Acid do you stock?
We supply food / technical grade, 99.5% min. If you work to a different specification, send it across — a large part of what we supply is sourced to the customer's own standard.
Can you deliver Benzoic Acid outside the UAE?
Yes. We ship to Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain by road and consolidated container, and to East and West African ports on CIF terms.
