Acetylbenzoate

/əˌsiːtəlˈbɛnzoʊeɪt/ noun

Definition

A chemical compound combining an acetyl group with benzoic acid or benzoate, used in various pharmaceutical and chemical applications.

Etymology

From acetyl + benzoate (salt or ester of benzoic acid). The term reflects standard nomenclature for combining acetyl derivatives with aromatic acid compounds.

Kelly Says

Benzoate esters are everywhere in cosmetics and food preservation, and acetylated versions are even more stable, making them useful in products that need to survive shelf storage and temperature changes.

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