Benzoic acid is produced commercially by partial oxidation of toluene with oxygen. The process is catalyzed by cobalt or manganese naphthenates
Colorless crystalline solid
Benzoic acid is mainly consumed in the production of phenol by oxidative decarboxylation at 300400 C
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65-85-0
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Odorless
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Product Description
Benzoic acid, the simplest benzene-based carboxylic acid, has been known since the 16th century. One of its discoverers was the legendary clairvoyant Nostradamus. Its most common natural source is gum benzoin, a resin found in the bark of trees of the genus Styrax. Most benzoic acid produced today is synthetic