Benzoate
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hydroxybenzoate, ibuprofen, o aminobenzoate, p aminobenzoate, phthalate
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- Ch Message: Sodium benzoate is a very widespread food preservative used much under 0.
- Benzoate is chemically related to benzene, yes.
- Sodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid and is preferred over benzoic acid in many food applications because it is 180 times more soluble in water.
- Also known as "benzoate of soda," sodium benzoate is the sodium salt of "benzoic acid," an FDA-approved, polyunsaturated fat that has been used by food manufacturers for over 80 years to inhibit microbial growth.
- Sodium benzoate is effective only in acidic conditions (pH < 3.
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