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Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Molecular Formula 2C7H5O2.Ca.3H2O
Molecular Weight 336.351
Optical Activity NONE
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of CALCIUM BENZOATE TRIHYDRATE

SMILES

O.O.O.[Ca++].[O-]C(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1.[O-]C(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2

InChI

InChIKey=HZQXCUSDXIKLGS-UHFFFAOYSA-L
InChI=1S/2C7H6O2.Ca.3H2O/c2*8-7(9)6-4-2-1-3-5-6;;;;/h2*1-5H,(H,8,9);;3*1H2/q;;+2;;;/p-2

HIDE SMILES / InChI

Molecular Formula H2O
Molecular Weight 18.0153
Charge 0
Count
Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity NONE

Molecular Formula C7H6O2
Molecular Weight 122.1213
Charge 0
Count
Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity NONE

Molecular Formula Ca
Molecular Weight 40.078
Charge 2
Count
Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity NONE

Calcium benzoate is the calcium salt of benzoic acid. Used as a preservative, both antibacterial and antifungal. Calcium benzoate can be found in concentrated pineapple juice. People who suffer from asthma, aspirin sensitivity or the skin disease urticaria may have allergic reactions and/or find their symptoms become worse following consumption of benzoic acid, particularly in combination with tartrazine (E102). Calcium benzoate (E213) is approved for use as a food additive in the EU, USA and Australia and New Zealand.

Approval Year

Conditions

Conditions

ConditionModalityTargetsHighest PhaseProduct
PubMed

PubMed

TitleDatePubMed
Crystal structure of catena-poly[calcium-di-μ3-benzoato-κ(6) O,O':O-μ2-(dimethyl sulfoxide)-κ(2) O:O].
2015-08-01
The application of bioactive compounds from the food industry to control mold growth in indoor waterborne coatings.
2013-04-01
Structure and physical stability of hydrates and thermotropic mesophase of calcium benzoate.
2006-05
Inhibition of steel corrosion by calcium benzoate adsorption in nitrate solutions: theoretical and experimental approaches.
2004-10-15
Patents

Patents

Sample Use Guides

Eight barrows (Yorkshire x [Finnish Landrace x Dutch Landrace]), initially 30 kg BW, were fitted with ileal cannulas to evaluate the effects of supplementing Ca benzoate (2.4%) and organic acids (OA) in the amount of 300 mEq acid/kg feed on dietary buffering capacity (BC), apparent digestibility and retention of nutrients, and manure characteristics.
Route of Administration: Oral
In Vitro Use Guide
Unknown
Substance Class Chemical
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Name Type Language
CALCIUM BENZOATE TRIHYDRATE
Systematic Name English
BENZOIC ACID CALCIUM SALT TRIHYDRATE
MI  
Preferred Name English
BENZOIC ACID CALCIUM SALT TRIHYDRATE [MI]
Common Name English
BENZOIC ACID, CALCIUM SALT, HYDRATE (2:1:3)
Common Name English
BENZOIC ACID, CALCIUM SALT, TRIHYDRATE
Common Name English
Code System Code Type Description
EPA CompTox
DTXSID30206018
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PUBCHEM
24212009
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MERCK INDEX
m2363
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FDA UNII
209829NC6Z
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CAS
5743-30-6
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