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Benzoic acid Uses

In Industrial Fields 

• Benzoic acid can be used to produce phenol, terephthalic acid, caprolactam and plasticizer , corrosion inhibitor;
• It can also be used to improve the gloss, viscosity, strength and chemical resistance of various alkyd resin coatings;
• It can be used as a lubricant in metal processing and drug production.
• Benzoic acid can be used as a preservative for soy sauce, pickles, cider, juice, feed and so on. Benzoic acid are also used as preservatives in medicine, cosmetics, toothpaste, fragrance, tobacco, etc.

In Food Fields 

Benzoic acid can be used as a preservative for soy sauce, pickles, cider, juice, feed and so on. Benzoic acid are also used as preservatives in medicine, cosmetics, toothpaste, fragrance, tobacco, etc.

In Pharmaceuticals Fields 

Benzoic acid can be used in the manufacture of various drugs, respectively for the treatment of arthritis, abscess, bronchitis, skin diseases, and can also be used as a local anesthetic. Benzoic acid can also make benzoic acid salicylic acid ointment, in which, benzoic acid combined with salicylic acid, can treat adult dermatomycosis, superficial fungal infections such as tinea corporis, tinea handis, tinea pedis and other diseases.

In Food Flavor Fields 

Benzoic acid can be used as a perfuming agent in fruit drinks. Can be used as a paste fragrance into the aromatherapy fragrance. Can also be used in chocolate, lemon, orange, berries, nuts, preserves and other edible flavor. It is also commonly used in tobacco flavor.