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Am 580
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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
Substance
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Categories
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Drugs
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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
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Teratogens
Cell Differ Dev 1990;32(1):17