Characteristic

Ammonium benzoate, a white solid, is the ammonium salt of benzoic acid.

Chemical formula:C₇H₉NO₂

Molar mass:139.15 g/mol

Appearance: White solid

Density: 1.26 g/cm³

Melting point: 198 °C (388 °F; 471 K)

Solubility in water:21.3 g/100 mL (20 °C);83 g/100 mL (100 °C)

Solubility: soluble in methanol;insoluble in diethyl ether

Application

Ammonium benzoate is used predominantly in industries which acts as a corrosion inhibitors and anti-scaling agents . It is also used as paint additives and coating additives. Other consumer uses include cleaning and furnishing Care products, paints and coatings, personal care products, water treatment products. Ammonium benzoate is also used as chemical analysis reagents, in electronics industry, used for the production of electrolytic capacitors and also used in pharmaceutical industries. Used as adhesives, metal rust treatment and rubber additives.