Benzoic

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Pertaining to, or obtained from, benzoin. Benzoic acid, orflowers of benzoin, a peculiar vegetable acid, C6H5.CO2H, obtainedfrom benzoin, and some other balsams, by sublimation or decoction. Itis also found in the urine of infants and herbivorous animals. Itcrystallizes in the form of white, satiny flakes; its odor isaromatic; its taste is pungent, and somewhat acidulous.-- Benzoic aldehyde, oil of bitter almonds; the aldehyde, C6H5.CHO,intermediate in composition between benzoic or benzyl alcohol, andbenzoic acid. It is a thin colorless liquid.