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Benzoic Acid

C₆H₅COOH

F.W. 122.12

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Hazard Alert

Slightly toxic by ingestion; body tissue irritant; combustible. LD₅₀ 1700 mg/kg.

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Storage:

Organic #1

Disposal:

#24a

Shelf Life:

Indefinite

Soluble:

Alcohol, ether, chloroform, carbon disulfide and carbon tetrachloride. Only slightly soluble in water.

Color:

White

Odor:

Maple syrup.

CAS No.:

65-85-0