Benzoic Acid
Formula:
C
6
H
5
CO
2
H
mol.wt.=
122.12
mp=
122-123ƒC
bp=
249ƒC
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Solubility
Water: 1 g in 345 mL (cold),
1 g in 15 mL (near boiling);
Alcohol: 1 g in 2.3 mL (cold),
1 g in 1.5 mL (boiling);
Ether: 1 g in 3 mL;
Acetone: 1 g in 3 mL.
Safety
Irritant.
Waste disposal:
Mix in a combustible solvent
for incineration.
