Benzoic acid: Benzoic acid, with the chemical formula C6H5COOH (or C7H6O2) is an aromatic carboxylic acid derived from benzene.
Description: Benzoic acid is used as a food preservative and is naturally present in certain plants. It is, for example, one of the main constituents of the gum benzoin, used in incense in the churches of Russia and other Orthodox communities. Although a weak acid, benzoic acid is only sparingly soluble in...
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