Product Details
Category
Food Preservatives
Molecular Formula
C7H8CaO2
Synonyms
Calcium benzoate hydrate, 98%, water <8%;CALCIUM BENZOATE, REAGENTCALCIUM BENZOATE, REAGENTCALCIUM BENZOATE, REAGENTCALCIUM BENZOATE, REAGENT;CALCIUM BENZOATE;calcium dibenzoate;CALCIUM BENZOATE REAGENT;Benzoic acid calcium;Bis(benzoic acid)calcium salt;Di(benzoic acid)calcium salt
Application
Calcium benzoate hydrate is used in used in the food industry as a preservative.
Boiling Point
249.2℃[at 101 325 Pa]
Product Description
Calcium benzoate refers to the calcium salt of benzoic acid. When used in the food industry as a preservative, its E number is E213 (INS number 213); it is approved for use as a food additive in the EU, USA and Australia and New Zealand.
Molecular Weight (g/mol)
164.22
Vapor Pressure
0.093Pa at 25℃
Water Solubility
Soluble in water (2.6 g/100ml at 0°C).