Ammonium benzoate
CAS 1863-63-4
EC 217-468-9
Formula C7H6O2.H3N
MW 139.15 g/mol
Salts & Minerals Pharmaceuticals & HealthcareFood & NutritionPersonal Care & CosmeticsCoatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers pH Regulation & BufferingPreservation & BiocideCatalysisAntioxidant & Stabilizer
Description
Ammonium benzoate (CAS 1863-63-4) is the ammonium salt of benzoic acid, supplied as white crystals under trade names including Vulnoc AB, Vulnoc ABS, and Vulnocab. It carries no assigned E-code and is catalogued under HS code 29163100. The molecular formula is C7H6O2.H3N.
In rubber and elastomer compounding, ammonium benzoate functions as a non-nitrosamine-forming vulcanisation accelerator and antioxidant, improving cure efficiency without generating carcinogenic byproducts. In aqueous coatings and adhesive formulations, it acts as a pH buffer and antimicrobial preservative, inhibiting microbial growth by disrupting cell membrane integrity at mildly acidic conditions.
Ammonium benzoate is available in technical and extra-pure grades, with the latter meeting FCC and Ph.Eur. specifications for pharmaceutical and food-contact applications. The substance is registered under REACH and supplied in fibre drums or multi-layer bags; minimum order quantities and packaging formats are confirmed at enquiry stage.
In rubber and elastomer compounding, ammonium benzoate functions as a non-nitrosamine-forming vulcanisation accelerator and antioxidant, improving cure efficiency without generating carcinogenic byproducts. In aqueous coatings and adhesive formulations, it acts as a pH buffer and antimicrobial preservative, inhibiting microbial growth by disrupting cell membrane integrity at mildly acidic conditions.
Ammonium benzoate is available in technical and extra-pure grades, with the latter meeting FCC and Ph.Eur. specifications for pharmaceutical and food-contact applications. The substance is registered under REACH and supplied in fibre drums or multi-layer bags; minimum order quantities and packaging formats are confirmed at enquiry stage.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | 198 °C (decomp) |
| Boiling Point | 255.1°C (rough estimate) |
| Density | 1.260 g/cm³ |
| Flash Point | 110°(230°F) |
| Appearance | white crystals |
| Color | White to off-white |
| Odor | Ammonical odour |
| Form | Crystals |
| Water Solubility | soluble |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.214Pa at 20℃ |
| Refractive Index | 1.5029 (estimate) |
| pH | 6.4 (100g/l, H2O, 20℃) |
| Log P | -0.399 at 25℃ |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Warning GHS07
H
H302H315H319H335
P
P261P264P270P271P280P319P321P330P405P501P264+P265P301+P317P302+P352P304+P340P332+P317P337+P317P362+P364P403+P233P305+P351+P338
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29163100 |
| UN Number | 3077 |
| Storage Class | 11 - Combustible Solids |
| WGK (Germany) | 3 |
Other Names
azanium benzoatevulnocabVulnoc ABVulnoc ABSAmoniumbenzoateAmmoniumBenzoateExtraPureAMMONIUMBENZOATE,PURIFIED
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