Benzoic Acid USP Food Grade 100% Pure

What is Benzoic Acid? A colorless, crystalline solid, Benzoic Acid is a chemical compound that appears in almost all plants and animals. Nostradamus is allegedly the first person to have described Benzoic Acid, and it was said to be discovered in the 16th century. It is an incredibly commonly used chemical today. It is a fungistatic compound most commonly used as a preservative in food as well as industrial products. In fact, Benzoic Acid was the first chemical preservative approved for use in the US. Benzoic Acid is soluble in water, alcohol, acetone, carbon tetrachloride and benzene. How is Benzoic Acid Made? Benzoic Acid is both naturally and synthetically occuring. In nature, it is found in food like berries, prunes, cinnamon, cloves, mushrooms, and even some dairy products. Synthetically, it is produced through hydrolysis, and can be derived from benzaldehyde, benzyl alcohol, and benzyl chloride. Because there are so many production options, Benzoic Acid is relatively inexpensive