Description
Sodium Benzoate is used as a preservative to prevent food from molding. It helps keeps products shelf-stable for at least two years from the date of purchase and is used in concentrations of less than 0.5% by volume.
foods that commonly include sodium benzoate include:
- Salad dressings
- Pickles
- Sauces
- Condiments
- Fruit juices
- Wines
- Snack foods
Sodium benzoate is used as a preservative in soft drinks to increase the acidity flavor and as a preservative to extend the shelf life.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Formula: C7H5NaO2
Boiling point: 249,3 °C
Molar mass: 144,11 g/mol
Melting point: 410 °C
Density: 1,5 g/cm³
More general ingredient: Benzoic acid
CAS no: 532-32-1