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
4-carboxyphenylglycine [ 4-CPG,4-carboxylphenylglycine ] RN given for (+-)-isomer; RN for cpd without isomeric designation not available 3/93; glutamate receptor antagonist