Benzoic acid, the simplest benzene-based carboxylic acid, has been known since the 16th century. One of its discoverers was the legendary clairvoyant Nostradamus. Its most common natural source is gum ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Purdue University scientists have mapped the entire pathway plants use to create benzoic acid, a precursor to a number of important compounds. Natalia Dudareva, Distinguished ...

Fermentative production of benzoic acid is seldom reported and the present report serendipitously expressed it, though in small quantity (∼30 mg/l). Lipoxygenases (LOXs) catalyse the stereo-specific ...

Reactionary statements in the past few weeks on the possible harm of taking Fanta and Sprite due to levels of benzoic acid, a preservative found in many food, beverage and pharmaceutical products, may ...