5657. Magnesium Benzoate

Nomenclature

CAS number: 553-70-8
C14H10MgO4; mol wt 266.53.
C 63.09%, H 3.78%, Mg 9.12%, O 24.01%.
Mg(C7H5O2)2.

Derivative

Trihydrate.

Properties

White, odorless powder. mp about 200°. Sol in 20 parts water, freely in hot water, alcohol. The aq soln is neutral or slightly acid.