Benzoate



The benzoate ion is C6H5COO&minus; (benzoic acid minus one hydrogen ion).

A benzoate (compound) is a salt or ester of benzoic acid.

Examples

 * sodium benzoate, Na(C6H5COO)
 * methyl benzoate, CH3(C6H5COO)
 * potassium benzoate, K(C6H5COO)
 * copper benzoate, Cu(C6H5COO)2