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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A white, crystalline powder obtained from [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=benzoin | + | A white, crystalline powder obtained from [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=benzoin%20resin benzoin resin] or other [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=balsam balsams]. Benzoic acid is used as a mordant in calico printing, as an antifungal agent and for organic synthetic. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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== Authority == | == Authority == | ||
| − | * | + | * Susan E. Schur, Conservation Terminology: A review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials, ''Technology and Conservation'', Spring (p.34-39); Summer (p.35-38); Fall (p.25-36), 1985 |
* ''The Merck Index'', Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 1122 | * ''The Merck Index'', Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 1122 | ||
| − | * | + | * G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 777 |
| − | * | + | * Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993 |
* ''Van Nostrand's Scientific Encyclopedia'', Douglas M. Considine (ed.), Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1976 | * ''Van Nostrand's Scientific Encyclopedia'', Douglas M. Considine (ed.), Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1976 | ||
| − | * | + | * Random House, ''Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language'', Grammercy Book, New York, 1997 |
* ''The American Heritage Dictionary'' or ''Encarta'', via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998 | * ''The American Heritage Dictionary'' or ''Encarta'', via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998 | ||
Revision as of 07:26, 24 July 2013
Description
A white, crystalline powder obtained from benzoin resin or other balsams. Benzoic acid is used as a mordant in calico printing, as an antifungal agent and for organic synthetic.
Synonyms and Related Terms
acid of benzoin; carboxybenzene; benzenecarboxylic acid; phenyl carboxylic acid; phenylformic acid; dracylic acid
Other Properties
Soluble in ethanol, ether, chloroform, benzene, carbon disulfide, carbon tetrachloride, turpentine. Slightly soluble in water.
| Composition | C6H5COOH |
|---|---|
| CAS | 65-85-0 |
| Melting Point | 122.4 |
| Density | 1.2659 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt.=122.1 |
| Boiling Point | 249.2 |
Hazards and Safety
Mildly irritating to skin and membranes. Moderately toxic by ingestion. Combustible.
LINK: International Chemical Safety Card
Authority
- Susan E. Schur, Conservation Terminology: A review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials, Technology and Conservation, Spring (p.34-39); Summer (p.35-38); Fall (p.25-36), 1985
- The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 1122
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 777
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- Van Nostrand's Scientific Encyclopedia, Douglas M. Considine (ed.), Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1976
- Random House, Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language, Grammercy Book, New York, 1997
- The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998