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 ...

The court held that high levels of benzoic acid and sunset additives in the popular soft drinks could pose a health risk to consumers when mixed with ascorbic acid, commonly known as vitamin C ...

Hippuric acid also occurs in avocadoes (Persea americana) and common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris). As its chemical name suggests, the compound is formed by the reaction of benzoic acid and glycine in ...

NspN converts 3-amino-4-hydroxybenzoic acid (3,4-AHBA) to 3-amino-4-hydroxybenzamide. Here, we report the amino-acceptor substrate specificity of NspN. NspN could use several benzoic acid ...