synthesis of benzoic acid Flashcards
what properties does benzoic acid have?
antifungal properties and antimicrobial for preservatives
when was benzoic acid discovered?
16th century
what other compounds do benzoic can be obtained from?
castoreum - castor sacs of the North American Beaver
What is the major source of the benzoic acid and how is it obtained?
GUM BENZOIN - dry distillation
two chemical name of the benzoic acid
benzene carboxylic acid
phenyl formic acid
is it a complex or simplest aromatic carboxylic acid?
simplest aromatic carboxylic acid
melting point of benzoic acid
122.4 degree Celsius
boiling point of benzoic acid
250 degree Celsius
physical properties of benzoic acid
white crystalline powder
non offensive odor
a balsamic resin, that exudes from the incised stem of the 4 trees
benzoin
salts and esters of benzoic acid
benzoates
antimicrobial activity of benzoic acid in pH
pH 2.5 - pH 4.5
what are the 4 trees that can be obtain benzoin
Java
Borneo
Siam
Sumatra
other name of gum benzoin and its scientific name
gum of Chinese balsam
Styrax tonkinensis
provide Uses of benzoic acid:
precursor for plasticizer and dispersants
food preservatives (sodium benzoate)
intermediate material for biosynthesis of secondary metabolites
important precursor for industrial synthesis of organic solvents
topical antiseptic and decongestants
expectorant
analgesic
antiseptic