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... > Organic Chemicals > Hydrocarbons > Hydrocarbons, Cyclic > Hydrocarbons, Aromatic > Benzene Derivatives > Benzoates > Benzoic Acid > Sodium Benzoate
... > Organic Chemicals > Carboxylic Acids > Acids, Carbocyclic > Benzoates > Benzoic Acid > Sodium Benzoate

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Sodium Benzoate  

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Scope note

  • The sodium salt of BENZOIC ACID. It is used as an antifungal preservative in pharmaceutical preparations and foods. It may also be used as a test for liver function.

History note

  • 99; for SODIUM BENZOATE use BENZOIC ACID (NM) 1980-98

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