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Potassium benzoate

  • CAS No:582-25-2 potassium
    Molecular Structure

    Other Information

  • CAS Registry Number: 582-25-2
  • Melting Point: >300°C
  • Flash Point: 111.4 ºC
  • Boiling Point: 249.3 ºC at 760 mmHg
  • Density: 1.5 g/cm3
  • Water Solubility: soluble in ethanol; slightly soluble in methanol; insoluble in ether
  • Safety Statements: Combustible when exposed to heat or flame. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.
  • Flash Point: 111.4 ºC
  • EINECS: 209-481-3
  • Molecular Weight: 160.2117
  • InchiKey: XAEFZNCEHLXOMS-UHFFFAOYSA-M
  • InChI: InChI=1S/C7H6O2.K/c8-7(9)6-4-2-1-3-5-6;/h1-5H,(H,8,9);/q;+1/p-1
  • Risk Statements: S22;S24/25
  • Molecular Formula: C7H5KO2