Description
Benzoic acid acts as a preservative by inhibiting bacteria and fungi. It is an aromatic alcohol found naturally in many plants and is a common additive in food, drinks, cosmetics, and other products.
IUPAC Name: benzoic acid
InChI: InChI=1S/C7H6O2/c8-7(9)6-4-2-1-3-5-6/h1-5H,(H,8,9)
InChIKey: WPYMKLBDIGXBTP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)O
Synonyms: benzoic acid; 65-85-0; Dracylic acid; benzenecarboxylic acid; Carboxybenzene; Benzeneformic acid; phenylformic acid; Benzenemethanoic acid; …
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