... are similar, both can form salt, esters, acyl halide, acid amides, acylation etc., and can not be oxidized easily. ... minSOLUBLE IN ACIDClear liquidREADILY CARBONIZABLESUBSTANCEPassed the text 3. ApplicationBenzoic acid can be used as disinfectant and antiseptic by its bactericidal ... life,it also can be used as bacteriostatic agent in emulsion, toothpaste, jam or other food etc.For industry application, ...