Organic Chemical
benzoates
ben·zo·ates [ ben-zoh-eyts, -its ]
Subclass of:
Benzene Derivatives; Acids, Carbocyclic
Definitions related to benzoates:
  • Benzoic acid (C6H5COOH), and its salts, esters and derivatives; many possess antibacterial and antifungal properties and are used as preservatives in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and foods.
    CRISP Thesaurus
    National Institutes of Health, 2006
  • Derivatives of BENZOIC ACID. Included under this heading are a broad variety of acid forms, salts, esters, and amides that contain the carboxybenzene structure.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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