Benzoic Acid Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Benzenecarboxylic Acid
- Benzene Carboxylic Acid
- Carboxybenzene
- E210
Benzoic acid supplier for food, industrial and pharmaceutical buyers in Malaysia. Also known as benzenecarboxylic acid, carboxybenzene, E210 and asid benzoik, it is a white crystalline solid supplied as powder, flakes or granules for preservation and chemical manufacture.
Commercial options include food-grade E210 for acidic foods and beverages, industrial grade for alkyd resins, plasticisers and chemical intermediates, and pharmaceutical grade where a higher documentation standard is specified. Form and mesh should be stated with the enquiry because handling needs differ.
Benzoic acid is not sodium benzoate. The free acid (E210) is only slightly soluble in water; sodium benzoate is the water-soluble salt usually dosed in aqueous recipes. Keep potassium benzoate, benzyl alcohol and benzoyl peroxide on separate product enquiries.
Send the required grade, form, specification, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation, route and timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 65-85-0
- Formula
- C7H6O2
- Grade
- food, industrial, pharmaceutical
- Appearance
- white crystalline powder, flakes or granules
Benzoic Acid grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food-grade benzoic acid (E210) | white crystalline powder, flakes or granules | — | Food and beverage preservation and related food-ingredient work where free benzoic acid is specified as E210 rather than a benzoate salt. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Industrial grade benzoic acid | white crystalline powder or flakes | — | Chemical intermediate for alkyd resins, plasticisers, benzoyl chloride and other industrial manufacture where food additive status is not required. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Pharmaceutical grade benzoic acid | white crystalline powder | — | Selected pharmaceutical and personal-care formulations that specify a pharmaceutical-grade free acid matched to the buyer specification. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy benzoic acid from ChemTrade
Request a quote for benzoic acid
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | white crystalline powder, flakes or granules according to form | — |
| CAS number | 65-85-0 | — |
| Molecular formula | C7H6O2 | — |
| Melting point | approximately 122 °C | — |
| Solubility | slightly soluble in water; soluble in alcohol and many organic solvents | — |
| Food additive code | E210 on food-grade material | — |
Benzoic Acid applications
Safety and handling
- Classification
- irritant
Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from incompatible substances. May irritate skin, eyes or the respiratory tract; control dust, use gloves and eye protection, and follow the safety information for the grade quoted.
Common questions about benzoic acid
Is benzoic acid the same as sodium benzoate?
No. Benzoic acid is the free acid (E210), only slightly soluble in water. Sodium benzoate is the sodium salt, freely water-soluble and the form most often dosed in aqueous food and beverage recipes. Request sodium benzoate separately if that is the material required.
Is benzoic acid the same as E210 or benzenecarboxylic acid?
Yes. Benzenecarboxylic acid, benzene carboxylic acid and carboxybenzene are chemical names for benzoic acid. E210 is the food additive code when the material is supplied for food use. Industrial or pharmaceutical grades are still benzoic acid chemically, but they should not be assumed to meet a food-grade requirement unless that is confirmed in the quotation.
Which form should I request: powder, flakes or granules?
Powder suits fine blending and many food or formulation uses. Flakes are common for industrial charging and general chemical manufacture. Granules may be preferred where dust control or free-flow handling matters. State the process and preferred form so the offer can match handling needs.
What is the difference between food grade and industrial grade benzoic acid?
Food grade is selected where the material must meet food-additive expectations as E210. Industrial grade serves resin, plasticiser and chemical intermediate work where food status is not required. State the end use so the quoted grade matches the application rather than assuming the grades are interchangeable.
What specifications should a buyer provide for benzoic acid?
State the intended application and any required limits for assay, moisture, melting range, residue on ignition, heavy metals, particle form and microbiology. For an existing process, include the current specification so the quoted grade can be matched more closely.
What details are needed for a benzoic acid price enquiry?
Provide the grade, form, application, target specification, quantity and delivery location. Mention preferred packing, documentation and timing so the quotation can address the complete requirement.