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sodium benzoate or benzoate of soda, chemical compound, C6H5CO2Na, colorless or white crystalline, aromatic compound; the sodium salt of benzoic acid benzoic acid (bĕnzō`ĭk), C6H5CO2 ..... Click the link for more information. . It is soluble in water and is used as a preservative in foods and beverages; because it is poisonous, the concentration is limited by law to 0.1%. sodium benzoate [′sōd·ē·əm ′ben·zə‚wāt] (organic chemistry) NaC7H5O2Water- and alcohol-soluble, white, amorphous crystals with a sweetish taste; used as a food preservative and an antiseptic and in tobacco, pharmaceuticals, and medicine. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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If exposed to heat (like intense sunlight) the preservative sodium benzoate will mix with ascorbic acid to form a toxic cocktail. It is said to provide better nucleation than sodium benzoate and is expected to be approved by FDA in the near future. The antimicrobial effects of the food preservative sodium benzoate have been well-documented (12,13). |
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