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Benzoic Acid
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Definition
: A fungistatic compound that is widely used as a food preservative. It is conjugated to GLYCINE in the liver and excreted as hippuric acid.
BENZOIC ACIDS is also available
Pharmacological Action
Food Preservatives
Examples
Benzoates
Other names
Acid, Benzoic; Ucephan; Kendall Brand of Benzoic Acid Sodium Salt
Drugs
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UCEPHAN