Benzoic acid

حمض البنزويك

KindExcipient
ClassAntioxidants, chelators & preservatives — antimicrobial preservative (organic acid)
Synonymsbenzenecarboxylic acid, carboxybenzene, E210
Common uses / formsAntimicrobial preservative for oral liquids and topicals; effective at acidic pH; typical 0.1-0.5%
PropertiesWhite crystals or flakes, slightly water-soluble, sublimable; pKa ~4.2 so activity depends on undissociated form at low pH; precursor to sodium benzoate
CompendiaUSP, EP, BP, JP
Sourcing originsChina, EU, India
Dominant inbound routeHormuz
Indicative price band$ (< $10 / kg)
Indicative lead timeshort (30–50 days)
NotesOnly active below ~pH 4.5; commodity supply; verify chlorinated/phthalate impurity limits for pharma grade
Indicative planning bands for reference/education — not supplier quotes. Sourcing routes reflect the dominant inbound lane to the Arab region.

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Cite as: AUPAM Experts' Office, Benzoic acid — sourcing profile (Excipient) — AUPAM Data Bank, retrieved 2026-08-31, https://aupameo.org/datasets/databank/e-benzoic-acid.html