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2-thiosalicylic acid
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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
Substance
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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
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