Calcium benzoate hydrate , 98 , 2090-05-3

Synonym(s):
Monocalcium benzoate trihydrate

CAS NO.：2090-05-3

Empirical Formula: C7H8CaO2

Molecular Weight: 164.22

MDL number: MFCD00050767

EINECS: 218-235-4

PRODUCT Properties

• Boiling point: 249.2℃[at 101 325 Pa]
• Density: 1.42[at 20℃]
• vapor pressure: 0.093Pa at 25℃
• Water Solubility: Soluble in water (2.6 g/100ml at 0°C).
• LogP: 1.87
• CAS DataBase Reference: 2090-05-3(CAS DataBase Reference)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Calcium benzoate (2090-05-3)

Description and Uses

Calcium benzoate refers to the calcium salt of benzoic acid. When used in the food industry as a preservative, its E number is E213 (INS number 213); it is approved for use as a food additive in the EU, USA and Australia and New Zealand.
The formulas and structures of calcium carboxylate derivatives of calcium and related metals are complex. Generally the coordination number is eight and the carboxylates form Ca-O bonds. Another variable is the degree of hydration.

Calcium benzoate hydrate is used in used in the food industry as a preservative. It is also utilized as a preservative and growth promoter in the feed industry.

Safety

• Symbol(GHS): GHS07
• Signal word: Warning
• Hazard statements: H319
• Precautionary statements: P264-P280-P305+P351+P338-P337+P313P
• TSCA: Yes