{"id":569119,"date":"2023-05-29T10:16:06","date_gmt":"2023-05-29T04:46:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/?p=569119"},"modified":"2023-09-27T18:25:42","modified_gmt":"2023-09-27T12:55:42","slug":"benzoic-acid-formula","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/benzoic-acid-formula\/","title":{"rendered":"Benzoic Acid formula\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_37 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/benzoic-acid-formula\/#Introduction_to_Benzoic_Acid_Formula\" title=\"Introduction to Benzoic Acid Formula\">Introduction to Benzoic Acid Formula<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/benzoic-acid-formula\/#Formula_of_Benzoic_Acid_C7H6O2\" title=\"Formula of Benzoic Acid: C7H6O2\">Formula of Benzoic Acid: C7H6O2<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/benzoic-acid-formula\/#Structure_of_Benzoic_Acid\" title=\"Structure of Benzoic Acid:\">Structure of Benzoic Acid:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/benzoic-acid-formula\/#Physical_Properties_of_Benzoic_Acid\" title=\"Physical Properties of Benzoic Acid\">Physical Properties of Benzoic Acid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/benzoic-acid-formula\/#Chemical_Properties_of_Benzoic_Acid\" title=\"Chemical Properties of Benzoic Acid\">Chemical Properties of Benzoic Acid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/benzoic-acid-formula\/#Applications_of_Benzoic_Acid\" title=\"Applications of Benzoic Acid\">Applications of Benzoic Acid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/benzoic-acid-formula\/#Solved_Example_on_Benzoic_Acid\" title=\"Solved Example on Benzoic Acid\">Solved Example on Benzoic Acid<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/benzoic-acid-formula\/#Frequently_asked_Question_on_Benzoic_Acid\" title=\"Frequently asked Question on Benzoic Acid\">Frequently asked Question on Benzoic Acid<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/benzoic-acid-formula\/#What_is_benzoic_acid_used_for\" title=\"What is benzoic acid used for?\">What is benzoic acid used for?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/benzoic-acid-formula\/#What_is_benzoic_acid_formula\" title=\"What is benzoic acid formula?\">What is benzoic acid formula?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/benzoic-acid-formula\/#Is_benzoic_acid_a_base_or_acid\" title=\"Is benzoic acid a base or acid?\">Is benzoic acid a base or acid?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/benzoic-acid-formula\/#Is_it_safe_to_drink_benzoic_acid\" title=\"Is it safe to drink benzoic acid?\">Is it safe to drink benzoic acid?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/benzoic-acid-formula\/#What_is_the_formula_for_the_structure_of_benzoic_acid\" title=\"What is the formula for the structure of benzoic acid? \">What is the formula for the structure of benzoic acid? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/benzoic-acid-formula\/#What_are_the_three_important_reaction_of_benzoic_acid\" title=\"What are the three important reaction of benzoic acid? \">What are the three important reaction of benzoic acid? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/benzoic-acid-formula\/#What_is_an_interesting_fact_about_benzoic_acid\" title=\"What is an interesting fact about benzoic acid? \">What is an interesting fact about benzoic acid? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/benzoic-acid-formula\/#What_is_the_solubility_of_benzoic_acid_formula\" title=\"What is the solubility of benzoic acid formula? \">What is the solubility of benzoic acid formula? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/benzoic-acid-formula\/#Is_benzoic_acid_harmful_to_use\" title=\"Is benzoic acid harmful to use? \">Is benzoic acid harmful to use? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/benzoic-acid-formula\/#What_are_the_medicinal_uses_of_benzoic_acid\" title=\"What are the medicinal uses of benzoic acid? \">What are the medicinal uses of benzoic acid? <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction_to_Benzoic_Acid_Formula\"><\/span>Introduction to Benzoic Acid Formula<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Benzoic acid, also known as benzene carboxylic acid, is a white crystalline compound with the chemical formula C7H6O2. It is derived from benzene and contains a carboxyl group (-COOH) attached to a phenyl ring. The molecular structure of benzoic acid consists of a benzene ring with a single carbon atom bonded to both a carboxyl group and a hydrogen atom.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Formula_of_Benzoic_Acid_C7H6O2\"><\/span>Formula of Benzoic Acid: C7H6O2<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Structure_of_Benzoic_Acid\"><\/span>Structure of Benzoic Acid:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-569157\" src=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-2023-05-29-at-10.13.48-300x227.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-2023-05-29-at-10.13.48-300x227.png?v=1685335431 300w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-2023-05-29-at-10.13.48.png?v=1685335431 524w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-569158\" src=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-2023-05-29-at-10.13.56-300x247.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-2023-05-29-at-10.13.56-300x247.png?v=1685335440 300w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-2023-05-29-at-10.13.56.png?v=1685335440 460w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Physical_Properties_of_Benzoic_Acid\"><\/span>Physical Properties of Benzoic Acid<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Melting Point:<\/strong> Benzoic acid has a melting point of 122-123\u00b0C, making it a solid at room temperature.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Solubility:<\/strong> It is sparingly soluble in cold water but more soluble in hot water, alcohol, and ether.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Odor:<\/strong> Benzoic acid has a characteristic, slightly pleasant odor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Appearance:<\/strong> It appears as white crystals or powder.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chemical_Properties_of_Benzoic_Acid\"><\/span>Chemical Properties of Benzoic Acid<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Acidic Nature:<\/strong> Benzoic acid is a weak acid and can release a hydrogen ion when dissolved in water, making it slightly acidic.<\/li>\n<li>Reaction with Bases: It reacts with bases to form water-soluble salts called benzoates. For example, reacting with sodium hydroxide (NaOH) produces sodium benzoate.<br \/>\n<strong>C6H5COOH + NaOH \u2192 C6H5COONa + H2O <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Ester Formation:<\/strong> Benzoic acid can undergo esterification reactions with alcohols in the presence of an acid catalyst, forming esters. This reaction is commonly used in the synthesis of various flavoring compounds.<br \/>\n<strong>C6H5COOH + R-OH \u2192 C6H5COOR + H2O<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Decarboxylation:<\/strong> Upon heating, benzoic acid can undergo decarboxylation to produce benzene. This reaction is catalyzed by copper or iron and occurs at high temperatures.<br \/>\n<strong>C6H5COOH \u2192 C6H6 + CO2<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Oxidation: Benzoic acid can be oxidized to produce benzaldehyde or further oxidized to benzoic acid&#8217;s most common oxidation product, benzoin.<br \/>\n<strong>C6H5COOH \u2192 C6H5CHO + CO2 <\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>C6H5COOH \u2192 C6H5CHOHCOOH<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Applications_of_Benzoic_Acid\"><\/span>Applications of Benzoic Acid<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Food Preservative:<\/strong> Benzoic acid and its salts, such as sodium benzoate, are widely used as food preservatives due to their antimicrobial properties, preventing the growth of bacteria, yeast, and molds.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pharmaceutical Industry:<\/strong> It is used in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals, such as antifungal agents, antiseptics, and analgesics.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flavoring Agent:<\/strong> Benzoic acid and its derivatives are employed as flavoring agents in food and beverages.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chemical Intermediates:<\/strong> It serves as an important intermediate in the production of dyes, plastics, perfumes, and resins.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solved_Example_on_Benzoic_Acid\"><\/span>Solved Example on Benzoic Acid<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Example 1:<\/strong> Calculate the molar mass of benzoic acid (C7H6O2).<\/p>\n<p>Solution:<\/p>\n<p>To calculate the molar mass, we need to find the sum of the atomic masses of all the atoms in the chemical formula. The atomic masses of carbon (C), hydrogen (H), and oxygen (O) are 12.01 g\/mol, 1.008 g\/mol, and 16.00 g\/mol, respectively.<\/p>\n<p>Molar mass of C7H6O2 = (7 \u00d7 12.01 g\/mol) + (6 \u00d7 1.008 g\/mol) + (2 \u00d7 16.00 g\/mol)<\/p>\n<p>= 84.07 g\/mol + 6.048 g\/mol + 32.00 g\/mol<\/p>\n<p>= 122.118 g\/mol<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, the molar mass of benzoic acid is approximately 122.118 g\/mol.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Example 2:<\/strong> Reaction with Sodium Hydroxide<\/p>\n<p>Write the balanced chemical equation for the reaction between benzoic acid and sodium hydroxide (NaOH) to form sodium benzoate and water.<\/p>\n<p>Solution:<\/p>\n<p>The balanced chemical equation for this reaction can be determined by considering the stoichiometry of the reactants and products.<\/p>\n<p>C6H5COOH + NaOH \u2192 C6H5COONa + H2O<\/p>\n<p><strong>Example 3:<\/strong> Decarbxylation Reaction<\/p>\n<p>What products are formed when benzoic acid undergoes decarboxylation?<\/p>\n<p>Solution:<\/p>\n<p>Decarboxylation of benzoic acid involves the removal of the carboxyl group (-COOH) from the molecule. The main product formed is benzene (C6H6), along with the release of carbon dioxide (CO2).<\/p>\n<p>C6H5COOH \u2192 C6H6 + CO2<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_Question_on_Benzoic_Acid\"><\/span>Frequently asked Question on Benzoic Acid<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_benzoic_acid_used_for\"><\/span>What is benzoic acid used for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBenzoic acid is a preservative in food and drinks, and also in personal care products, keeping them safe from harmful microbes. It helps extend shelf life of products.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_benzoic_acid_formula\"><\/span>What is benzoic acid formula?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe formula of benzoic acid is C7H6O2. It consists of seven carbon, six hydrogen, and two oxygen atoms.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_benzoic_acid_a_base_or_acid\"><\/span>Is benzoic acid a base or acid?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBenzoic acid is indeed an acid. It's a weak acid that is used in a variety of applications for its antifungal and antibacterial properties.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_safe_to_drink_benzoic_acid\"><\/span>Is it safe to drink benzoic acid?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIn small amounts, benzoic acid is safe. However, consuming pure benzoic acid or high amounts can be harmful and is not advised. Always adhere to safety guidelines.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_formula_for_the_structure_of_benzoic_acid\"><\/span>What is the formula for the structure of benzoic acid? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe formula for the structure of benzoic acid is C6H5COOH. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_three_important_reaction_of_benzoic_acid\"><\/span>What are the three important reaction of benzoic acid? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe three important reactions of benzoic acid are:  Esterification: Benzoic acid can undergo esterification reactions with alcohols in the presence of an acid catalyst, forming esters.  Decarboxylation: Upon heating, benzoic acid can undergo decarboxylation to produce benzene.  Oxidation: Benzoic acid can be oxidized to produce benzaldehyde or further oxidized to its most common oxidation product, benzoin. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_an_interesting_fact_about_benzoic_acid\"><\/span>What is an interesting fact about benzoic acid? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAn interesting fact about benzoic acid is that it has been used as a food preservative for centuries. It was first isolated from gum benzoin, a resin obtained from certain tree species, and has been employed as a natural preservative in various foods and beverages due to its antimicrobial properties. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_solubility_of_benzoic_acid_formula\"><\/span>What is the solubility of benzoic acid formula? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe solubility of benzoic acid in water is relatively low at room temperature. It in water at 25\u00b0C is approximately 0.34 grams per 100 milliliters of water. However, it is more soluble in hot water. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_benzoic_acid_harmful_to_use\"><\/span>Is benzoic acid harmful to use? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBenzoic acid is used in foods and medicines and is of low hazard at the concentrations used. It is generally categorized as slightly hazardous in industrial use with no special transport requirements and is biodegradable. Eating it or rubbing it in your eyes would not be advised, and workers have to be protected from daily exposure to dust which would be irritating, etc. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_medicinal_uses_of_benzoic_acid\"><\/span>What are the medicinal uses of benzoic acid? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBenzoic acid aids in preventing infection produced by bacteria. Salicylic acid, a benzoic acid derivative, assists the body hut rough or discarded skin cells.  Salicylic acid and benzoic acid topical is a combination medicine used to treat skin irritation and eczema, fungal infections, insect bites, or inflammation caused by burns. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\"mainEntity\": [\n\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"What is benzoic acid used for?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"Benzoic acid is a preservative in food and drinks, and also in personal care products, keeping them safe from harmful microbes. 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