CALCIUM BENZOATE
Prepared at the 49th JECFA (1996), published in FNP 52 Add 4 (1996) superseding specifications prepared at the 27th JECFA (1983), published in
FNP 28 (1983). Metals and arsenic specifications revised at the 63rd JECFA (2004). A group ADI of 0-5 mg/kg bw for benzoic acid and its salts was
established at the 27th JECFA (1983) and was maintained at the 46th JECFA (1996)
SYNONYMS Monocalcium benzoate, INS No. 213
DEFINITION
Chemical names Calcium benzoate
C.A.S. number 2090-05-3
Chemical formula Anhydrous: C14H10CaO4
Monohydrate: C14H10CaO4 · H2O
Trihydrate: C14H10CaO4 · 3H2O
Formula weight Anhydrous: 282.31
Monohydrate: 300.32
Trihydrate: 336.36
Assay Not less than 99.0% on the dried basis
DESCRIPTION White or colourless crystals, or white powder
FUNCTIONAL USES Antimicrobial preservative
