Benzoic acid is common additives to food, drinks, and other products. They are useful chemicals in manufactured products because they kill or inhibit both bacteria and fungi and can act as preservatives.
Benzoic acid is very pH dependent. While it shows some activity up to pH 6 (about 1.55%), it is most active at pH 3 (94%).
Benzoic acid is considered to be primarily an anti-fungal, but it shows some activity against bacteria. It is poor against pseudomonads. Benzoic acid is inactivated by non-ionics and by raising the pH.
CAS NO. 65-85-0 INCI Name: Benzoic Acid
Physical Properties: - white crystalline solid. - Slightly soluble in water. - White scales or needle crystals - Odorless or with a slight benzaldehyde odor - Almost tasteless Stable. Combustible
USES: Benzoic acid is most commonly found in industrial settings to manufacture a wide variety of products such as perfumes, dyes, topical medications and insect repellents.
Benzoic acid’s salt (sodium benzoate) is commonly used as preservative in food, preventing the growth of microbes to keep food safe.
Benzoic acid can be used as preservative in Agriculture/Animal Feed/Poultry.
