About this product
Benzoic acid (CAS 65-85-0) is an aromatic carboxylic acid supplied as white or yellowish flakes — a workhorse intermediate for alkyd resins, benzoate plasticizers, dyes, and benzoate salt production. We import the technical grade, 99% purity minimum, from an ISO 9001-certified manufacturer and verify every lot against the maker's certificate of analysis. It ships in 25 kg bags from our Redhills, Chennai warehouse with dispatch across South India.
Applications & Uses
Safety & Technical Documents
MSDS / SDS
Technical data sheet (TDS) & Certificate of Analysis
Batch Certificate of Analysis (CoA) · supplied with every delivery
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Product DataGrades & Technical Specifications
Grades & Technical Specifications
Physical Properties
- Appearance
- White crystalline flakes or needles; faint characteristic odour
- Purity
- ≥ 99.5%
- Melting Point
- 122°C
- Solubility
- Slightly soluble in water (3.4 g/L at 25°C); freely soluble in ethanol, ether
Supply & Packaging
- Packaging
- 25 kg HDPE bag50 kg carton with PE liner
- Grades Available
- TechnicalFood grade (FCC)Pharma grade
- Origin
- Imported
Compliance & Storage
- HS Code
- 2916.31.10
- UN Number
- Not regulated
- Hazard Class
- Not classified as dangerous goods
- Storage
- Cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Keep away from strong oxidisers.
- Shelf Life
- 36 months from manufacture
These specs are indicative. Request a Certificate of Analysis (COA) for batch-specific values.
Source Manufacturers
Sourced directly from verified manufacturers for consistent quality and traceability.
Supplied across South IndiaCoimbatoreMaduraiHosurBangaloreHyderabadVisakhapatnamKochi
Frequently Asked Questions
Are you benzoic acid manufacturers in India?
We do not manufacture benzoic acid — we are importers and distributors. We source technical-grade benzoic acid from Wuhan Youji Industries Co., Ltd., an ISO 9001-certified manufacturer in Wuhan, China, and distribute it across South India from our Redhills, Chennai warehouse. Every lot is checked against the manufacturer's certificate of analysis.
What is the CAS number of benzoic acid?
The CAS number of benzoic acid is 65-85-0. It is also known as benzenecarboxylic acid or carboxybenzene.
What grade of benzoic acid do you stock, and what is its specification?
We stock technical-grade benzoic acid: purity 99% minimum, melting point 120 °C minimum, colour of solution 50 Hazen maximum, appearance white or yellowish flakes. Specifications are verified against the manufacturer's certificate of analysis, and the full sheet is on our TDS (document SPC-TDS-ACD-014).
What is benzoic acid used for?
Buyers use benzoic acid as an intermediate in alkyd resins, benzoate plasticizers, dye and pigment manufacture, rubber processing, and the production of sodium benzoate and other benzoate salts. The technical grade we stock is suited to industrial synthesis and formulation work.
What is the HSN code for benzoic acid?
Benzoic acid is classified under HSN code 2916 31 10.
Do you supply benzoic acid in 25 kg bags in Chennai?
Yes. We stock benzoic acid in 25 kg bags at our Redhills, Chennai warehouse and dispatch across South India. Order sizes depend on packaging and current stock — call or WhatsApp +91 86087 80096 for a quote.