Benzoic Acid

By Jesse Russell

High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles Benzoic acid (pronunciation: /bɛnˈzoʊ.ɪk/), C7H6O2 (or C6H5COOH), is a colorless crystalline solid and the simplest aromatic carboxylic acid. The name derived from gum benzoin, which was for a long time the only source for benzoic acid. Its salts are used as a food preservative and benzoic acid is an important precursor for the synthesis of many other organic substances. The salts and esters of benzoic acid are known as benzoates (pronunciation: /ˈbɛnzoʊ.eɪt/).

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 5510777567
• ISBN13: 9785510777567
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Book on Demand Ltd.
• Length: 118 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.3" x 11.0"