Sodium Benzoate

The sodium salt of BENZOIC ACID. It is used as an antifungal preservative in pharmaceutical preparations and foods. It may also be used as a test for liver function.

Year introduced: 1999

Date introduced: August 9, 2024

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Tree Number(s): D02.241.223.100.120.500, D02.455.426.559.389.127.117.500

MeSH Unique ID: D020160

Registry Number: OJ245FE5EU

Entry Terms:

• Benzoate, Sodium

Previous Indexing:

• Benzoates (1980-1998)

Pharmacologic Action:

• Antifungal Agents
• Food Preservatives

All MeSH Categories
Chemicals and Drugs Category
Organic Chemicals
Carboxylic Acids
Acids, Carbocyclic
Benzoates
Benzoic Acid
Sodium Benzoate

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Organic Chemicals
Hydrocarbons
Hydrocarbons, Cyclic
Hydrocarbons, Aromatic
Benzene Derivatives
Benzoates
Benzoic Acid
Sodium Benzoate