Ammonium benzoate, a white powder-like substance, is the ammonium salt of benzoic acid.[1] This compound is prepared by the reaction of benzoic acid and ammonia.
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Molar mass | 139.15 g/mol | ||
Appearance | White solid | ||
Density | 1.26 g/cm3 | ||
Melting point | 198 °C (388 °F; 471 K) | ||
21.3 g/100 mL (20 °C) 83 g/100 mL (100 °C) | |||
Solubility | soluble in methanol insoluble in diethyl ether | ||
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P261, P264, P270, P271, P280, P301+P312, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P312, P321, P330, P332+P313, P337+P313, P362, P403+P233, P405, P501 | |||
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Safety data sheet (SDS) | Fisher Scientific | ||
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Ammonium benzoate can be dehydrated to form benzamide.