... and other organic solvents easily. Benzoic acid is weak, but stronger than fatty acid. Their chemical properties 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 ...