Benzoic acid
Benzoic acid Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
A fungistatic compound that is widely used as a food preservative. It is conjugated to GLYCINE in the liver and excreted as hippuric acid. As the sodium salt form, sodium benzoate is used as a treatment for urea cycle disorders due to its ability to bind amino acids. This leads to excretion of these amino acids and a decrease in ammonia levels. Recent research shows that sodium benzoate may be beneficial as an add-on therapy (1 gram/day) in schizophrenia. Total Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale scores dropped by 21% compared to placebo.
| Trade Name | Benzoic acid |
| Generic | Benzoic acid |
| Benzoic acid Other Names | Benzoic acid |
| Type | |
| Formula | C7H6O2 |
| Weight | Average: 122.123 Monoisotopic: 122.036779433 |
| Groups | Approved, Investigational |
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| Last Updated: | September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am |
Uses
Benzoic acid is an antimicrobial food additive.
Benzoic acid is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Infections, Fungal, Oropharyngeal pain, Pain, Ringworm, Sore Throat, Tinea Pedis, Burning sensation in the mouth, Dry cough, Mouth infection, Throat infections
Food Interaction
No interactions found.Innovators Monograph
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