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benzoic

/ben-zoh-ik/US // bɛnˈzoʊ ɪk //UK // (bɛnˈzəʊɪk) //

苯甲酸,苯甲酸类,安息香,安息香精

Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1

    Chemistry.

    • : of or derived from benzoin or benzoic acid.

Examples

  • Of the former, salt and sugar are examples; of the latter, formaldehyde and possibly benzoic acid.

  • It differs from that of China, and from the true balsams, in not containing benzoic acid.

  • If the surface of the liquid immediately becomes red, benzoic acid is present.

  • A white flocculent precipitate shows the presence of considerable benzoic acid.

  • If a red color appears immediately on the surface, it shows the presence of benzoic acid.