Potassium benzoate, 99%

About Potassium benzoate, 99%

Potassium benzoate is an alkali metal compound in Synthesis grade carrying the CAS registry number 582-25-2 at a purity of 99%. The compound has the formula C7H5KO2, corresponding to a molecular weight of 160.21 g/mol. It is also known as Benzoic acid potassium salt or Benzoic acid, potassium salt.

The material typically appears as white to off-white powder or crystals or chunks. Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Key uses span materials research and chemical synthesis. Buyers come mainly from academic and industrial research.

We offer Potassium benzoate in 250 g, 500 g, 5 kg and 25 kg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

Materials research
Chemical synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Potassium benzoate, 99%
Catalogue No.	VQ-013988
CAS Number	582-25-2
IUPAC name	potassium benzoate
Molecular formula	C₇H₅KO₂
Molecular weight	160.21 g/mol
Exact mass	159.9927
Grade	Synthesis
Purity / assay	99%
HSN code	29163190
InChIKey	XAEFZNCEHLXOMS-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES	C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)[O-].[K+]
PubChem CID	23661960

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystals or chunks
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	40.1 Å²
Synonyms	Benzoic acid potassium salt, Benzoic acid, potassium salt, INS NO.212, INS-212, E--212, benzoic acid potassium, Potassium benzoate [NF], Potassium benzoate (NF), Benzoic acid, potassium salt (1:1), potassium benzene carboxylic acid salt

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements: P264, P264 + P265, P280, P302 + P352, P305 + P351 + P338, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Potassium benzoate, 99%?

The CAS Registry Number of Potassium benzoate, 99% is 582-25-2. It is also known as Benzoic acid potassium salt, Benzoic acid, potassium salt, INS NO.212.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Potassium benzoate, 99%?

Potassium benzoate, 99% has the molecular formula C7H5KO2 and a molecular weight of 160.21 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is potassium benzoate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Potassium benzoate, 99% can I order?

We supply Potassium benzoate, 99% in Synthesis (99%) grade, in 250 g, 500 g, 5 kg, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Potassium benzoate, 99%?

Yes. Every lot of Potassium benzoate, 99% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Potassium benzoate, 99% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Potassium benzoate, 99% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.