Ammonium Benzoate
Product Description
Ammonium benzoate is the ammonium salt of benzoic acid, commonly used in various industrial and laboratory applications.
Product:
Ammonium Benzoate
CAS:
1863-63-4
Synonym:
Benzoic acid ammonium salt
Structure:
Typical Characteristics
Appearance
White, crystalline solid
Boiling point
255.1 °C
Density
1.26 g/cm3
Flash Point
110°C
Melting point
198 °C
Molecular Weight
139.15
Purity
98%
Refractive index
1.5029
Uses, Applications & Markets
Key applications
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Ammonium Benzoate used in many
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Ammonium benzoate is the ammonium salt of benzoic acid, commonly used in various industrial and laboratory applications. Here are some of its uses:
- Preservative: Ammonium benzoate is utilized as a preservative in various food and beverage products to prevent microbial growth and extend shelf life.
- Antimicrobial Agent: It exhibits antimicrobial properties and can be found in some cosmetic and personal care products, such as creams, lotions, and shampoos, to prevent microbial contamination.
- Chemical Synthesis: Ammonium benzoate serves as a precursor or intermediate in organic synthesis reactions, particularly in the production of pharmaceuticals, fragrances, and specialty chemicals.
- Photography: In photographic processes, ammonium benzoate is used as a component of developer solutions to aid in the development of images.
- Textile Industry: It finds application in the textile industry as a mordant in dyeing processes, helping to fix dyes to fibers and improve colorfastness.
- Medicine: Ammonium benzoate may be used in pharmaceutical formulations for certain medical applications, such as topical treatments or as a component in laboratory reagents.
- Chemical Analysis: It is utilized in analytical chemistry techniques for various purposes, including precipitation reactions, titrations, and as a component in mobile phases for chromatography.
- Buffer Solution: Ammonium benzoate can be used as a component of buffer solutions in biochemical and molecular biology laboratories to help maintain a stable pH environment in experimental procedures.
- Paints and Coatings: It may be used in the formulation of paints, coatings, and varnishes as a component or additive for certain properties or purposes.
- Animal Feed: Ammonium benzoate can be included in animal feed formulations as a source of nitrogen and for certain nutritional purposes.