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benzoic acid [1 record]

Record 1 2004-03-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
  • Pharmacy
Universal entry(ies)
DEF

... an acid ... in the form of white crystals, scales or needles from benzoin and other resins and from coal tar, used as an antifungal agent in pharmacopeial preparations and in combination with salicylic acid as a topical antifungal agent.

OBS

Occurs naturally in bark, leaves and fruits. A flavoring for beverages, ice cream, candy, etc.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Pharmacie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
DEF

Acide aromatique se présentant sous la forme de paillettes ou de cristaux blancs.

CONT

L'acide benzoïque est employé comme modificateur des sécrétions bronchiques et comme expectorant. C'est un antiseptique faible.

OBS

Existe naturellement dans les écorces, les feuilles et les fruits. Aromatisant pour boissons, crèmes glacées, bonbons et autres.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Farmacia
Entrada(s) universal(es)
OBS

Agujas o escamas blancas, solubles en alcohol, cloroformo, benceno, éter y sulfuro de carbono. Combustible. Puede causar náuseas y alergias.

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