Abstract : Sodium benzoate (C7H5NaO2, M. Wt. = 144.1) is a white, crystalline or Sodium benzoateor flakes. It is mildly hygroscopic, easily soluble in water, and alcohol-soluble to a limited degree. When dried, the powder contains at least 99 percent sodium benzoate.
The antibacterial and antifungal activities of sodium benzoate. Concentrations of up to 0.5 percent are utilised as a preservative in medicinal formulations, especially oral preparations. Sodium benzoate is a common component of cough medicines.
Cite : Kumar, K., & Sharma, M. K. (2022). To Perform Assay Of Sodium Benzoate (Non-Aqueous Acid Base Titration) And Standardization Of TitrANT (1st ed., p. 53). Noble Science Press. https://doi.org/10.52458/9789391842512.nsp2022.eb.asu.ch-09
