Benzoic Acids
| Definition: |
Acids, salts, and derivatives of BENZOIC ACID. |
| Notes: |
BENZOIC ACID is also available |
| Previously Indexed: |
Benzoates (1961-1998) |
Benzoic Acids Categories.
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Aminobenzoic Acids - BENZOIC ACID substituted with an amino group. They can either be mono-, di-, or tri- substituted. Para-aminobenzoic acid (see 4-AMINOBENZOIC ACID) is considered a member of the vitamin b complex. |
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Benzoic Acid - A fungistatic compound that is widely used as a food preservative. It is conjugated to GLYCINE in the liver and excreted as hippuric acid. |
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Benzoyl Peroxide - A peroxide derivative that has been used topically for burns and as a dermatologic agent in the treatment of acne and poison ivy. It is used also as a bleach in the food industry. |
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Dicamba - A chlorinated organic herbicide. |
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Hexobendine - A potent vasoactive agent that dilates cerebral and coronary arteries, but slightly constricts femoral arteries, without any effects on heart rate, blood pressure or cardiac output. |
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Hydroxybenzoic Acids - Benzoic acid substituted by one or more hydroxy groups in any position on the benzene ring. |
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Trimebutine - Proposed spasmolytic with possible local anesthetic action used in gastrointestinal disorders. |
Benzoic Acids Definitions and Terms
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