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
ethyl-p-((E)-2-(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-5,5,8,8-tetramethyl-2-naphthyl)-1-propenyl)benzoic acid [ Ro 13-6298,arotinoid Ro 136298,arotinoid ethyl ester,ethyl-p-(2-(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-5,5,8,8-tetramethyl-2-naphthyl)-1-propenyl)benzoate ] used in psoriasis therapy; structure given in first source