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Sodium benzoate is a preservative used in a variety of food products. It has antimicrobial and fungistatic properties. It is also used in a number of cosmetic products as an odor and corrosion inhibitor.
Physical Property: Benzoic Acid, Naphthalene and Sodium Hydroxide Mixture
It is an odorless white, crystalline powder that dissolves in water. It is commonly found in processed foods, beverages and personal care products to extend shelf life.
This ingredient can cause cancer if it is exposed to sunlight or elevated temperatures. It also contains small amounts of the cancer-causing chemical benzene.
Benzoic acid is an organic compound that has the structure C7H5NaO2. It is found naturally in a wide range of foods and plants.
Because it is an effective preservative, sodium benzoate is added to many products to extend their shelf life. It is an effective antimicrobial and fungistatic agent and can be combined with other preservatives for a synergistic effect.
Other uses for Sodium Benzoate:
Sodium benzoate can be used as a preservative in some cosmetics and personal care products. It is often combined with potassium sorbate, which acts as an antimicrobial, to help it work more effectively against bacteria and yeast.
Sodium benzoate is also known to be an anti-inflammatory and analgesic. It may be useful for patients with neurodegenerative disorders or pain, as well as those with anxiety and depression. It belongs to a group of drug-like substances called D-AAO inhibitors, which can inhibit the release of D-serine from nerve cells. In one study, a patient with panic attacks and Parkinson’s disease who had not responded to antidepressant or antianxiety drugs improved after taking sodium benzoate for 6 weeks [95].