What is another word for sodium benzoate?

Pronunciation: [sˈə͡ʊdi͡əm bˈɛnzə͡ʊt] (IPA)

Sodium benzoate is a commonly used food preservative and additive, but it also goes by a few other names. One alternative term is benzoate of soda, which simply describes the chemical makeup of the compound. Sodium salt of benzoic acid is another name for sodium benzoate, as it is derived from benzoic acid. E211 is also a code number for sodium benzoate when listed on an ingredient label. Sodium benzoate can also be abbreviated as NaB, NaBJ, or NaC6H5CO2. Regardless of the name, sodium benzoate is frequently used to prevent the growth of bacteria, yeast, and fungi in a variety of food and beverage products.

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