Sodium benzoate
Also known as: Benzoic acid, sodium salt, Sodium benzoate (USP/NF), E211, Benzoate sodium
Sodium benzoate (CAS 532-32-1) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C7H5NaO2 and a molecular weight of 144.10 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of >300 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 249.3ºC at 760 mmHg, a density of 1,44 g/cm3 and a flash point of 111.4ºC. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H319 — Causes serious eye irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Nov 3, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 532-32-1
- Jingsj CID
- J-38488-1
- Molecular Formula
- C7H5NaO2
- Molecular Weight
- 144.10 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 11/3/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | >300 °C(lit.) |
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| Boiling Point | 249.3ºC at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1,44 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 111.4ºC |
| Exact Mass | 144.018723 |
| PSA | 40.13000 |
| LogP | 0.05010 |
| Additional Property | soluble |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
Activity & Biological Data
| Additional Information | [1]. Elder DP, et al. Pharmaceutical excipients - quality, regulatory and biopharmaceutical considerations. Eur J Pharm Sci. 2016 May 25;87:88-99. |
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Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2916310090 |
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| Summary | 2916310090 other benzoic acid and its salts and esters。supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward)。VAT:17.0%。tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:6.5%。general tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Sodium benzoate?
The CAS number of Sodium benzoate is 532-32-1.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Sodium benzoate?
Sodium benzoate has molecular formula C7H5NaO2 and molecular weight 144.10 g/mol.
Is Sodium benzoate hazardous?
Sodium benzoate has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H319 — Causes serious eye irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Sodium benzoate?
For Sodium benzoate, Downstream Products: Iodobenzene, 2,2-diethoxyethyl benzoate, Methyl benzoate.
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