Potassium benzoate
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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