Sodium hippurate
Synonyms
Glycine, N-benzoyl-, monosodium salt;
Glycine, N-benzoyl-, sodium salt (1:1);
Hippuric acid, monosodium salt;
Category
Anionic Surfactant
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Chemical Numbering System
CAS: 532-94-5
EINECS: 208-548-4
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: C9H8NNaO3; C9H9N1O3.Na
Molecular Weight: 201.15
Structure
Properties
Appearance (1), white solid.
Solubility soluble in water.
Stability stable.
Risk Solid form: flammable material; irritation, irritation to skin, eye, respiratory system. Harmful products of combustion are CO, CO2 and so on. Contact with strong oxidants, can cause to burn.
GHS label: 
Animal Toxicity
Table 1 Animal toxicity values
|
mouse intravenous LD50 |
4150mg/kg[1] |
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent emulsifying, dispersing, wetting abilities.
Synthesis
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
|
Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
|
Solid |
|
|
Actives, %, ≥ |
95.0 |
Test Methods
(1), Actives
GB/T 13173 Surface active agents -- Detergents -- Testing methods
2, Hazardous substances indexes
|
Item |
Hazardous substances indexes |
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Solid |
|
|
Heavy metals (as Pb), mg/kg, ≤ |
20 |
|
As, mg/kg, ≤ |
3 |
Test Methods
(1), Heavy metals (as Pb)
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30799 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of heavy metals
(2), As
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30797 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of total arsenic
3, Further explanation
(a), On physical and chemical indexes: firstly, shall be indicated carbon atom distribution; secondly, shall be indicated average molecular weight.
Major Uses
1, Typical applications
Use as dispersing agent.
2, Biochemistry
Used in preparation of medium.
Manufacturers
References
[1]: ChemIDplus. 532-94-5, Hippurate sodium
Update: 20140323(1); 20181224(2);