Benzoic acid

High-Quality Benzoic Acid

Benzoic acid is a white (or colorless) solid organic compound with the formula C6H5COOH, whose structure consists of a benzene ring with a carboxyl (-C(=O)OH) substituent. It is the simplest aromatic carboxylic acid. Benzoic acid occurs naturally in many plants and serves as an intermediate in the biosynthesis of many secondary metabolites. This essential chemical compound is specifically formulated for food processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, industrial applications, and chemical synthesis requiring exceptional preservation properties, antimicrobial effectiveness, and multi-industry performance.

At Chemicals & Process Equipment Limited, we supply high-performance Benzoic Acid manufactured under stringent quality control standards and international food, pharmaceutical, and industrial specifications. Our comprehensive product range includes food grades, pharmaceutical grades, technical formulations, and custom purity options meeting diverse requirements for food manufacturing, pharmaceutical production, chemical synthesis, and specialized industrial solutions across global food, pharmaceutical, chemical, and manufacturing markets.

✅ Advanced Aromatic Carboxylic Acid Technology – Optimized Processing Properties & Multi-Industry Performance
✅ Consistent Quality Standards – Multiple Grade Classifications with Comprehensive Documentation
✅ Essential Food Preservative – Superior Food, Pharmaceutical & Chemical Performance
✅ Multi-Industry Applications – Food, Pharmaceutical, Chemical & Industrial Systems
✅ Technical Support Package – Complete Application Guidance & Performance Optimization

Benzoic acid market is set to grow from USD 1,147 Million in 2024 to USD 1,880M, with a 4.7% CAGR by 2035. The global Benzoic Acid market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.15% during the forecast period until 2035. This growth is driven by increasing demand for packaged food and beverages, along with the growing pharmaceutical sector due to rising disease prevalence, and the trend towards non-phthalate plasticizers.

Technical Specifications & Benzoic Acid Properties

Available Grade Types:

• Food Grade (E210) for food preservation applications
• Pharmaceutical Grade (USP/EP) for drug formulations
• Technical Grade for industrial chemical synthesis
• Feed Grade for animal nutrition applications
• Cosmetic Grade for personal care products
• Industrial Grade for manufacturing processes
• High Purity Grade for analytical applications
• Custom Grades for specialized requirements

Specialized Processing Solutions:

• Crystallization systems for high purity
• Sublimation purification for pharmaceutical grade
• Particle size reduction for specific applications
• Custom blending for formulated products
• Packaging in controlled atmosphere
• Quality testing and certification
• Technical documentation support
• Regulatory compliance assistance

Food & Beverage Applications

Food Preservation & Processing Benzoic acid is widely used as a food preservative and the benzoates are most effective in foods of pH range 2.5–4.0. Food manufacturers utilize Benzoic Acid for carbonated beverages, fruit juices, and acidic foods requiring food preservation specifications. Beverage companies employ benzoic acid for shelf life extension, microbial control, and food safety applications.

Acidic Food Products Food processors use Benzoic Acid for pickled products, salad dressings, and acidic condiments requiring acidic food specifications. Processing companies employ benzoic acid for yeast and mold inhibition, quality maintenance, and preservation applications.

Bakery & Confectionery Bakery manufacturers utilize Benzoic Acid for cake mixes, fruit fillings, and confectionery products requiring bakery specifications. Confectionery companies employ benzoic acid for moisture control, mold prevention, and bakery preservation applications.

Fruit & Vegetable Processing Processing companies use Benzoic Acid for fruit concentrates, vegetable preserves, and processed products requiring processing specifications. Food manufacturers employ benzoic acid for color retention, flavor preservation, and processing applications.

Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Applications

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Benzoic acid is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of different compounds and pharmaceutical manufacturers utilize Benzoic Acid for drug synthesis, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and pharmaceutical intermediates requiring pharmaceutical specifications. Drug companies employ benzoic acid for chemical synthesis, formulation stability, and pharmaceutical applications.

Topical & External Preparations Pharmaceutical manufacturers use benzoic acid in many ointments for the treatment of fungal skin disease such as ringworm or athlete’s foot requiring topical specifications. Healthcare companies employ benzoic acid for antifungal activity, skin treatment, and topical applications.

Oral Formulations Drug manufacturers utilize Benzoic Acid for tablets, syrups, and oral preparations requiring pharmaceutical specifications. Pharmaceutical companies employ benzoic acid for flavor masking, preservation, and oral formulation applications.

Medical Device Applications Medical manufacturers use Benzoic Acid for medical devices, diagnostic reagents, and healthcare products requiring medical specifications. Healthcare companies employ benzoic acid for antimicrobial properties, preservation, and medical applications.

Industrial & Chemical Applications

Chemical Synthesis & Manufacturing Benzoic acid is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of different compounds, primarily phenol (>50% of the amount produced worldwide) and caprolactam. Other end products include sodium and other benzoates, benzoyl chloride, and diethylene and dipropylene glycol dibenzoate plasticizers. Chemical manufacturers utilize Benzoic Acid for phenol production, caprolactam synthesis, and chemical intermediate applications requiring chemical specifications.

Plasticizer Manufacturing Plasticizer manufacturers use Benzoic Acid for benzoate plasticizers, non-phthalate alternatives, and polymer applications requiring plasticizer specifications. Chemical companies employ benzoic acid for polymer modification, flexibility enhancement, and plasticizer applications.

Alkyd Resin Production Resin manufacturers utilize Benzoic Acid for alkyd resins, coating formulations, and polymer synthesis requiring resin specifications. Coating companies employ benzoic acid for resin modification, performance enhancement, and coating applications.

Dye & Pigment Manufacturing Benzoic acid is widely used in the manufacture of various cosmetics, dyes, plastics, and insect repellents. Dye manufacturers use Benzoic Acid for dye intermediates, colorant synthesis, and pigment applications requiring dye specifications. Chemical companies employ benzoic acid for color chemistry, synthesis reactions, and dye applications.

Specialized Applications

Cosmetic & Personal Care Products Benzoic acid is used in cosmetics and personal care products such as toothpaste and mouthwash. Cosmetic manufacturers utilize Benzoic Acid for personal care formulations, cosmetic preservation, and beauty products requiring cosmetic specifications. Personal care companies employ benzoic acid for antimicrobial activity, product stability, and cosmetic applications.

Animal Feed & Nutrition Feed manufacturers use Benzoic Acid for animal feed preservation, nutritional supplements, and feed additives requiring feed specifications. Nutrition companies employ benzoic acid for feed quality, animal health, and nutrition applications.

Corrosion Inhibition Sodium benzoate is primarily used as a preservative and corrosion inhibitor (e.g., in technical systems as an additive to automotive engine antifreeze coolants). Industrial manufacturers utilize Benzoic Acid derivatives for corrosion inhibition, metal protection, and industrial applications requiring corrosion specifications.

Agricultural Applications Agricultural companies use Benzoic Acid for fungicides, plant protection, and agricultural chemicals requiring agricultural specifications. Crop protection companies employ benzoic acid for disease control, plant health, and agricultural applications.

Quality Control & Testing Procedures

Comprehensive Quality Assurance Every production batch undergoes extensive testing to ensure compliance with food safety standards, pharmaceutical regulations, and international quality requirements. Our quality control laboratory employs advanced analytical techniques including purity analysis, melting point determination, and microbiological evaluation.

Quality assurance procedures include:

• Purity analysis using HPLC/GC methods
• Melting point determination using capillary method
• Acid value testing using titration methods
• pH measurement using calibrated pH meters
• Water content determination using Karl Fischer method
• Heavy metals testing using ICP-MS analysis
• Microbiological testing using standard methods
• Particle size analysis using sieve analysis
• Density measurement using pycnometer method
• Solubility testing in various solvents
• Color assessment using visual comparison
• Odor evaluation using sensory analysis
• Residue on ignition testing using muffle furnace
• Chloride and sulfate content analysis
• Readily carbonizable substances test
• Food safety compliance verification
• Pharmaceutical standards compliance testing
• Quality consistency monitoring using statistical process control

Application Guidelines & Best Practices

Processing Guidelines Establish proper handling procedures for Benzoic Acid including temperature control, pH monitoring, and dissolution methods for optimal preservation effectiveness and product stability in food, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications.

Formulation & Usage Methods Develop appropriate formulation techniques including concentration optimization, pH adjustment, and compatibility testing for maximum preservation performance and product quality in various applications.

Storage & Handling Procedures Implement proper storage conditions including temperature control, moisture protection, and contamination prevention for maintaining Benzoic Acid quality and effectiveness throughout storage periods.

For comprehensive information about benzoic acid properties, applications, and safety considerations, you can reference this detailed scientific overview of benzoic acid characteristics and industrial uses which provides extensive coverage of benzoic acid properties, preservation mechanisms, industrial applications, and regulatory considerations.

Market Applications & Industry Trends

Food & Beverage Industry Growth Growing demand in packaged food and beverages, with benzoic acid used as an effective preservative drives continued growth in benzoic acid applications for food preservation, beverage processing, and natural preservation solutions.

Pharmaceutical Market Expansion Increasing pharmaceutical industry reliance on benzoic acid and expanding drug manufacturing support increased adoption for pharmaceutical synthesis, drug formulations, and healthcare applications worldwide.

Industrial Applications Development Areas ripe for innovation include advancements in biotechnological methods of production and the integration of benzoic acid in novel applications like biodegradable polymers. Growing industrial processes and expanding specialty chemical demands drive growth in chemical synthesis, plasticizer manufacturing, and industrial applications.

Environmental & Regulatory Compliance

Food Safety Standards & Certifications Benzoic Acid complies with FDA GRAS status, EU food additive regulations (E210), and international food safety guidelines ensuring safe use in food and beverage applications with established acceptable daily intake levels.

Pharmaceutical Standards & Safety Adherence to USP/EP pharmacopeial standards, GMP manufacturing guidelines, and international pharmaceutical regulations supports responsible use in drug formulations and medical applications.

Environmental Standards & Sustainability Compliance with environmental regulations, biodegradability assessments, and sustainability guidelines ensures appropriate use in environmentally conscious applications and industrial stewardship.

Performance Advantages & Technical Benefits

✔ Superior Preservation Properties – Outstanding antimicrobial effectiveness against yeasts and molds
✔ Excellent Solubility Characteristics – Good solubility in ethanol and moderate water solubility
✔ Natural Origin – Occurs naturally in many plants for clean label applications
✔ Chemical Stability – Stable under normal storage and processing conditions
✔ pH Dependent Activity – Optimal effectiveness in acidic conditions (pH 2.5-4.0)
✔ Regulatory Approved – FDA GRAS status and EU E210 approval for food use
✔ Versatile Applications – Suitable for food, pharmaceutical, and industrial uses
✔ Cost-Effective Solution – Economical preservation alternative
✔ High Purity Available – Multiple grade options for specific requirements
✔ Established Safety Profile – Long history of safe use in food and pharmaceuticals
✔ Chemical Reactivity – Useful intermediate for chemical synthesis
✔ Processing Flexibility – Compatible with various manufacturing processes

Our Benzoic Acid products represent industry-leading standards in food preservation technology and multi-industry chemical solutions, specifically formulated for demanding food operations, pharmaceutical applications, chemical synthesis, and specialized industrial applications. We provide comprehensive technical support, formulation guidance, and regulatory consultation to ensure optimal performance across your specialized food, pharmaceutical, chemical, or industrial applications.

For detailed specifications, technical data sheets, or application-specific recommendations, contact our specialized chemical products division. We offer complete support including formulation optimization, regulatory guidance, and technical assistance to maximize effectiveness in your food, pharmaceutical, chemical, or industrial applications.

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