Definition of benzoic acid in English:
benzoic acid
nounbɛnˈzəʊɪkbenˌzō-ik ˈasid
mass nounChemistry A white crystalline substance present in benzoin and other plant resins, used as a food preservative.
Chemical formula: C₆H₅COOH
Example sentencesExamples
- The most commonly found preservatives in the food samples were benzoic acid and sorbic acid.
- In a second method, toluene is mixed with nitric acid and oxidized to produce benzoic acid.
- Compounds that protect against sun damage include such things as titanium dioxide, para amino benzoic acid, and benzyl cinnamate.
- In addition, probiotics exert protective effects through production of hydrogen peroxide and benzoic acid, which inhibit many pathogenic, acid sensitive bacteria.
- Benzoyl peroxide rapidly decomposes into benzoic acid and hydrogen peroxide and is also safe.
Origin
Late 18th century: from benzoin + -ic.