potassium benzoate

Benzoates Salts and esters of BENZOIC ACID that possess antibacterial and antifungal properties. They are used as preservatives in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and foods.

Molecular Formula: C₇H₅KO₂

InChI: InChI=1/C7H6O2.K/c8-7(9)6-4-2-1-3-5-6;/h1-5H,(H,8,9);/q;+1/p-1/fC7H5O2.K/q-1;m

InChIKey: InChIKey=XAEFZNCEHLXOMS-GAKMTFLRCG
SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)[O-].[K+]

Names:
    Benzoic acid, potassium salt
    EINECS 209-481-3
    POTASSIUM BENZOATE
    potassium benzoate
    582-25-2

Registries:
    PubChem CID 11399
    PubChem ID 154703