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2-thiosalicylic acid

under Benzoates
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More on Benzoates Definition: Salts and esters of BENZOIC ACID that possess antibacterial and antifungal properties. They are used as preservatives in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and foods.      Other names Benzoate; Benzoate, Potassium; Potassium Benzoate
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
2-thiosalicylic acid [ 2-thiosalicylate,2-thiosalicylic acid, sodium salt,Alba brand of 2-thiosalicylic acid,CPC-Thiosal,Carpenter brand of 2-thiosalicylic acid, sodium salt,Hyrex brand of 2-thiosalicylic acid, sodium salt,Pirosal,Rexolate,Teral Labs brand of 2-thiosalicylic acid,Thiocyl,ortho-mercaptobenzoic acid ]
  a degradation product of thimerosal; RN given refers to parent cpd 		147-93-3   *Benzoates *Thimerosal Sulfhydryl Compounds
Pharma Action Analgesics, Non-Narcotic 		Contact Dermititis 1980;6(4):241

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