Benzoic Acid Wholesale Reseller• Varanasi Depot Stockist
Pharmaceutical Compounding & API
Chemical Function Mechanism:
Topical Fungistatic Agent & Pharmacopoeial Preservative
Dosage & Formulatory Guidance:
Ointment Formulations: 6% w/w in emulsifying ointment base. Oral Liquids: 0.1% w/v preservative.
Target Sector: Pharmaceutical Compounding & API
Pharmaceutical Compounding & Antifungal Ointments
In pharmaceutical compounding, IP/BP/USP Grade Benzoic Acid is combined with Salicylic Acid (Whitfield's Ointment) as a potent topical fungistatic agent to treat ringworm and tinea infections.
Key Performance Advantages:
Direct API component for Whitfield's Ointment and topical creams
High compliance with Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP) and British Pharmacopoeia (BP)
Prevents microbial contamination in liquid cough syrups and elixirs
Ultra-low heavy metal and trace impurity profile
Regional Industrial Clusters Consuming This Grade:
Pharma Compounding Laboratories in Prayagraj & Lucknow
Dermatology Formulators in Varanasi & Gorakhpur
Pharmaceutical Wholesale compounding hubs across Purvanchal & Bihar
Recommended Benzoic Acid Grades:
IP / BP / USP Pharmaceutical Grade Benzoic Acid (99.9% Min)
CAS Registry: 65-85-0EINECS: 200-618-2
Benzoic Acid Technical Specifications & Certificate of Analysis (COA)
Chemical Formula: C7H6O2 (C6H5COOH) • Molar Mass: 122.12 g/mol
Physical Characteristics
Physical AppearanceWhite crystalline flakes or fine powder
OdorFaint pleasant aromatic odor
Melting Point121.5°C – 123.5°C
Boiling Point249.2°C at 760 mmHg
Flash Point121°C (Closed Cup)
Chemical Parameters
Density1.265 g/cm³ at 15°C
Bulk Density0.50 – 0.65 g/cm³
pKa (Acid Dissociation)4.20 at 25°C
Sublimation PointSublimes above 100°C
Partition Coefficient (Log Kow)1.87