Benzoic Acid

Key Uses of Benzoic Acid:

Food Preservation (E210): Used to preserve jams, jellies, pickles, soft drinks, and fruit juices by inhibiting yeast, mold, and bacteria growth.

Pharmaceutical/Antifungal: Acts as an antifungal and antibacterial agent, frequently used in ointments like Whitfield's ointment to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot and ringworm.

Cosmetics & Personal Care: Serves as a preservative in products like lotions, mouthwash, lip gloss, and toothpaste.

Industrial Applications:

Plasticizers: Used to produce benzoyl plasticizers.

Chemical Intermediate: Used in the production of phenol, benzoyl chloride, and various dyes.

Lubricants: Acts as a corrosion inhibitor and reduces evaporation rates in greases.


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Wed, 25-Mar-2026, 23:00

March 25, 2026 · 11:00 PM

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