Benzoic acid may be employed as a standard in the quantitative and calorimetric studies. It may be employed as an intermediate in the synthesis of the following:
[1]- paints
- pigments
- varnish
- wetting agents
- aroma compounds
- benzoyl chloride
- benzotrichloride
It was used to investigate the mechanism of complex addition reaction of hydroxyl radicals with various aromatic compounds.
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