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Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Molecular Formula 2C7H5O2.Ca
Molecular Weight 282.305
Optical Activity NONE
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of CALCIUM BENZOATE

SMILES

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

InChI

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

HIDE SMILES / InChI

Molecular Formula C7H5O2
Molecular Weight 121.1134
Charge -1
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
Inhibition of steel corrosion by calcium benzoate adsorption in nitrate solutions: theoretical and experimental approaches.
2004 Oct 15
Structure and physical stability of hydrates and thermotropic mesophase of calcium benzoate.
2006 May
The application of bioactive compounds from the food industry to control mold growth in indoor waterborne coatings.
2013 Apr 1
Crystal structure of catena-poly[calcium-di-μ3-benzoato-κ(6) O,O':O-μ2-(dimethyl sulfoxide)-κ(2) O:O].
2015 Aug 1
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
FCC   INCI  
INCI  
Official Name English
CALCIUM BENZOATE [INCI]
Common Name English
CALCIUM BENZOATE [USP-RS]
Common Name English
CALCIUM BENZOATE [FCC]
Common Name English
E-213
Code English
INS-213
Code English
CALCIUM BENZOATE (E 213)
Common Name English
BENZOIC ACID, CALCIUM SALT
Common Name English
CALCIUM DIBENZOATE
Systematic Name English
MONOCALCIUM BENZOATE
Systematic Name English
INS NO.213
Code English
E213
Common Name English
BENZOCALOL
Common Name English
Classification Tree Code System Code
FDA ORPHAN DRUG 326110
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CODEX ALIMENTARIUS (GSFA) INS-213
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JECFA EVALUATION INS-213
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Code System Code Type Description
NCI_THESAURUS
C92224
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WIKIPEDIA
CALCIUM BENZOATE
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FDA UNII
3QDE968MKD
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ECHA (EC/EINECS)
218-235-4
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SMS_ID
100000170330
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RS_ITEM_NUM
1086378
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CAS
2090-05-3
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PUBCHEM
62425
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NCI_THESAURUS
C45678
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CONCEPT Industrial Aid
EVMPD
SUB184162
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EPA CompTox
DTXSID4044612
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