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Benzoic Acids

Medical Definition:	Acids, salts, and derivatives of BENZOIC ACID.
Guide Notes:	BENZOIC ACID is also available
Previously Indexed:	Benzoates (1961-1998)

Benzoic Acids Categories.

	Aminobenzoic Acids - BENZOIC ACID substituted with an amino group. They can either be mono-, di-, or tri- substituted. Para-aminobenzoic acid (see 4-AMINOBENZOIC ACID) is considered a member of the vitamin b complex.
	Benzoic Acid - A fungistatic compound that is widely used as a food preservative. It is conjugated to GLYCINE in the liver and excreted as hippuric acid.
	Benzoyl Peroxide - A peroxide derivative that has been used topically for burns and as a dermatologic agent in the treatment of acne and poison ivy. It is used also as a bleach in the food industry.
	Dicamba - A chlorinated organic herbicide.
	Hexobendine - A potent vasoactive agent that dilates cerebral and coronary arteries, but slightly constricts femoral arteries, without any effects on heart rate, blood pressure or cardiac output.
	Hydroxybenzoic Acids - Benzoic acid substituted by one or more hydroxy groups in any position on the benzene ring.
	Trimebutine - Proposed spasmolytic with possible local anesthetic action used in gastrointestinal disorders.

Benzoic Acids Medical Definitions and Terms

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