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Acetic acid is an aliphatic (fatty) acid and a liquid while benzoic acid is an aromatic acid which exists in solid state.

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Extensive or intensive?

Neither. Benzoic acid is... benzoic acid. Intensive and extensive are properties are characteristics of elements and compounds such as color, density, odor, conductivity, etc. To say benzoic acid is extensive or benzoic acid is intensive doesn't make sense.


Is Benzoic acid intensive or extensive?

Neither. Benzoic acid is... benzoic acid. Intensive and extensive are properties are characteristics of elements and compounds such as color, density, odor, conductivity, etc. To say benzoic acid is extensive or benzoic acid is intensive doesn't make sense.


What ester is produced from ethanol and benzoic acid and sulfuric acid and what odor does it give off?

Ethyl Benzoate


What does Benzoic Acid smell like?

Benzoic acid has a strong, somewhat musty odor with a slightly sour note. It is often described as having a sweet, almond-like aroma.


How do you distinguish benzoic acid with methylbenzoate?

Benzoic acid is a carboxylic acid that is typically solid at room temperature and has a characteristic acidic smell. Methyl benzoate is an ester that is usually a liquid at room temperature and has a sweet, fruity odor. A chemical test like adding a base to benzoic acid to form a salt or reacting methyl benzoate with an alcohol to get back the carboxylic acid can help distinguish between the two.


Is benzoic acid soluble in kerosene.?

Benzoic acid is soluble in kerosene.


What is the solubility of Benzoic acid in acetone?

Solubility of benzoic acid in acetone is 1.350 M


How do you extract benzoic acid from chloroform?

To extract benzoic acid from chloroform, first dissolve the benzoic acid in water. Then, add chloroform to the mixture and shake well to allow for the benzoic acid to transfer to the chloroform phase. Finally, separate the two phases and evaporate the chloroform to obtain the benzoic acid.


Chemical name of salicyclic acid?

O-hydroxy benzoic acid or 2-hydroxy benzoic acid.


What is the trade name for benzoic acid?

The trade name for benzoic acid is E210.


What is the classical name for the C6H6COOH?

Benzoic acid


How much water should be used for the recrystallisation of benzoic acid?

depends on how much benzoic acid you use. if you have 0.5g of benzoic acid , you need 30ml of water as a solvent.