Benzoic Acid

Name: Benzoic Acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-013207

About Benzoic Acid

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Benzoic Acid, a process intermediate or related compound of Rizatriptan registered under CAS number 65-85-0. Formula C7H6O2, molecular weight 122.12 g/mol. It is also known as Benzenecarboxylic acid or Benzeneformic acid.

The product is provided as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 3 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Process chemists and analysts use it when developing synthetic routes to Rizatriptan, tracking process-related impurities and validating analytical methods. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide. This item is currently in stock for prompt dispatch.

Typical applications

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development

Industries

Related to Rizatriptan

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for Rizatriptan.

Rizatriptan impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Benzoic Acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-013207
CAS Number	65-85-0
IUPAC name	benzoic acid
Molecular formula	C₇H₆O₂
Molecular weight	122.12 g/mol
Exact mass	122.0368
Grade	Reference Standard
InChIKey	WPYMKLBDIGXBTP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)O
PubChem CID	243

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	1.9
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 2
TPSA	37.3 Å²
Synonyms	Benzenecarboxylic acid, Benzeneformic acid, Benzenemethanoic acid, Carboxybenzene, Dracylic acid, HA 1, MENNO-Florades, Phenylcarboxylic acid, Phenylformic acid, Purox B, Retarder BA, Retardex

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Health hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H318Causes serious eye damage
H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Precautionary statements: P260, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P280, P302 + P352, P305 + P354 + P338, P317, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P362 + P364, P501

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

Other grades of CAS 65-85-0

Synthesis

Benzoic acid, 99%

CAS: 65-85-0
Formula: C₇H₆O₂
MW: 122.12 g/mol

VQ-008403

Food Grade

Benzoic Acid, food grade (FCC)

CAS: 65-85-0
Formula: C₇H₆O₂
MW: 122.12 g/mol

VQ-045730

AR

Benzoic acid, GR 99%+

CAS: 65-85-0
Formula: C₇H₆O₂
MW: 122.12 g/mol

VQ-008404

IP

Benzoic Acid, IP 99.5%

CAS: 65-85-0
Formula: C₇H₆O₂
MW: 122.12 g/mol

VQ-045700

IP/BP/USP/EP / AR

Benzoic Acid, IP/BP/USP/EP, AR

CAS: 65-85-0
Formula: C₇H₆O₂
MW: 122.12 g/mol

VQ-046558

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Benzoic Acid?

The CAS Registry Number of Benzoic Acid is 65-85-0. It is also known as Benzenecarboxylic acid, Benzeneformic acid, Benzenemethanoic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Benzoic Acid?

Benzoic Acid has the molecular formula C7H6O2 and a molecular weight of 122.12 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is benzoic acid.

What is Benzoic Acid used for?

Benzoic Acid is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Rizatriptan. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Benzoic Acid can I order?

We supply Benzoic Acid in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg, 250 mg, 500 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Benzoic Acid?

Yes. Every lot of Benzoic Acid 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 Benzoic Acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. Benzoic Acid 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.