Compound Q&A
What regulatory guidelines apply to benzoic acid (CAS: 1079-02-3)?
Answer
Benzoic acid (CAS: 1079-02-3) is classified as a food preservative with specific limits under the Food Code by the FDA and the EPA. It is regulated by REACH in the European Union, which requires manufacturers and importers to register substances above one tonne per year. Additionally, it is subject to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of classification and labeling of chemicals, categorizing it as a skin irritant and corrosive to metals.
About
CAS No
1079-02-3
English Name
(~2~H_5_)Benzoic acid
Molecular Formula
C7HD5O2
Molecular Weight
127.15 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)O
InChIKey
WPYMKLBDIGXBTP-RALIUCGRSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-23 12:19
