Sodium benzoate

بنزوات الصوديوم

KindExcipient
ClassPreservative (antimicrobial)
SynonymsBenzoic acid sodium salt, E211
Common uses / formsPreservative for acidic oral liquids/syrups; 0.1–0.5% w/w; effective below pH ~4.5
PropertiesWhite granular/crystalline powder; freely soluble in water; active as undissociated benzoic acid at low pH
CompendiaUSP, EP, BP, JP
Sourcing originsChina
Dominant inbound routeHormuz
Indicative price band$ (< $10 / kg)
Indicative lead timeshort (30–50 days)
NotesEffective only in acidic media; avoid vitamin-C combos (benzene risk)
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, Sodium benzoate — sourcing profile (Excipient) — AUPAM Data Bank, retrieved 2026-08-31, https://aupameo.org/datasets/databank/e-sodium-benzoate.html