Benzoic Acid

Bensoesyra

Svensk definition

Vanligt konserveringsmedel i livsmedel som motverkar svamptillväxt. I levern binds det till glycin och utsöndras som hippursyra.

Engelsk definition

A fungistatic compound that is widely used as a food preservative. It is conjugated to GLYCINE in the liver and excreted as hippuric acid.

Svenska synonymer

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Engelska synonymer

Acid, Benzoic Potassium Benzoate Benzoate, Potassium Ucephan