Product Name: Benzoic Acid

Synonyms: Benzenecarboxylic acid; Benzeneformic acid; Benzenemethonic acid; Carboxybenzene; Oracylic acid; phenyl carboxylic acid; Phenylformic acid

Molecular Formula: C7H6O2

Molecular Weight: 122.12

CAS No.: 65-85-0

EINECS: 200-618-2

Description

Benzoic acid is a natural compound found in many foods, including cranberries, plums and plums. In its synthetic form, it is also often used as a food preservative and added to processed products to prolong shelf life and prevent bacterial growth. The main derivative of benzoic acid, resveratrol acid, contains a high concentration of antioxidants, which helps to neutralize free radicals in the environment.

Benefits

1. One of the most common uses of benzoic acid is as a preservative in processed food. This is because it has antibacterial properties, which can prevent fungal growth and prolong the shelf life.

2. Benzoic acid has been proved to have anti-inflammatory and soothing skin properties, helping to alleviate irritation and prevent inflammation.

3. Prevention of infection; Benzoic acid is also often combined with salicylic acid to treat skin infections. Together, they help promote the shedding of dead skin cells and prevent infection caused by yeast or bacteria.

4. Benzoic acid helps to prolong the freshness of food by inhibiting bacterial growth and prolonging the shelf life.

5. Can improve mental health; Sodium benzoate (sodium salt of benzoic acid) can be used to treat a variety of mental health diseases.