| CAS No.: | 2090-05-3 |
| Molecular Weight: | 282.31 g/mol |
| Chemical Formula | Ca(C7H5O2)2 |
Calcium benzoate is the calcium salt of benzoic acid. It is used in the food industry as a preservative and its E number is E213. It is approved for use as a food additive in the EU, USA and Australia and New Zealand. It is effective against yeasts, moulds, and certain types of bacteria.
Specifications of Calcium Benzoate:
Physical appearance: White Powder
Purity (on dry basis): 98% to 102%
Moisture: 17.5 % maximum
Water insoluble matter: 0.3% maximum
Lead: 10 ppm maximum
Readily oxidizable substances: 1 gm of sample requires 0.5 ml of 0.1 N KMnO4 solution.
