Benzoic Acid

Benzoic Acid – Primary Standard & Food Grade Reagent | GLASSWORLD South Africa

Benzoic Acid (C₆H₅COOH) is a versatile aromatic carboxylic acid widely used as a primary standard in analytical chemistry, a food preservative, and a precursor in organic synthesis. With its high purity, well-defined melting point, and excellent stability, benzoic acid is one of the most important primary standards for calibrating alkalimetric titrations and calorimetric measurements. GLASSWORLD supplies high-quality benzoic acid to laboratories and industries across South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa.

Key Features

• Primary standard grade available – High purity and well-defined properties for accurate standardisation of NaOH solutions
• Food grade available – Approved food preservative (E210) for food and beverage applications
• Stable crystalline solid – Long shelf life and consistent composition under correct storage
• Well-defined melting point (122°C) – Useful as a calorimetric standard for bomb calorimetry
• Available in multiple pack sizes – From laboratory quantities to bulk supply

Applications

• Primary standard for standardisation of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) solutions
• Bomb calorimetry calibration standard
• Food preservative and antimicrobial agent (E210)
• Organic synthesis precursor (benzaldehyde, phenol, benzoate esters)
• Pharmaceutical and cosmetic preservative
• Analytical chemistry and quality control laboratories
• University and teaching laboratory use

Available in primary standard, laboratory, and food grades. Supplied to analytical, food, and pharmaceutical customers across South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa. Request a quote for pricing, grade, pack sizes, or bulk orders.

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