Definition: Salts and esters of BENZOIC ACID that possess antibacterial and antifungal properties. They are used as preservatives in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and foods.
Other names Benzoate; Benzoate, Potassium; Potassium Benzoate
benzyl benzoate [ Acaril,Acarosan,Allergopharma brand of benzyl benzoate,Ansar,Antiscabiosum,Ascabiol,Aventis Pharma brand of benzyl benzoate,Aventis brand of benzyl benzoate,Benzanil,Benzemul,Benzylbenzoaat Smeersel FNA,Bioclon brand of benzyl benzoate,FNA brand of benzyl benzoate,McGloin brand of benzyl benzoate,Novoscabin,Strathmann brand of benzyl benzoate ] structure; acarosan, a moist powder composed of wetted cellulose and benzyl benzoate, is used on carpets as an acaricide
