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Am 580

under Benzoates
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More on Benzoates 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
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
Am 580 [ AM-580,Am580,CD-336,Ro 40-6055,Ro-40-6055 ]
  a selctive retinoic acid receptor (alpha) agonist; structure given in first source 		102121-60-8   *Benzoates *Tetrahydronaphthalenes Retinoids
Pharma Action Antineoplastic Agents; Teratogens 		Cell Differ Dev 1990;32(1):17

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