sodium benzoate

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sodium benzoate

The sodium salt of benzoic acid, NaC₇H₅O₂, used as a food preservative, an antiseptic, and an intermediate in dye manufacture and in the production of pharmaceuticals. Also called benzoate of soda.

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sodium benzoate

(Elements & Compounds) a white crystalline soluble compound used as an antibacterial and antifungal agent in preserving food (E211), as an antiseptic, and in making dyes and pharmaceuticals. Formula: (C6H5COO)Na. Also called: benzoate of soda

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so′dium ben′zoate

a white, water-soluble powder, C₇H₅NaO₂, used chiefly as a food preservative.

[1895–1900]

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sodium benzoate - a white crystalline salt used as a food preservative and antiseptic

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benzoate - any salt or ester of benzoic acid

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