Sodium benzoate
Sodium benzoate, a common food preservative, acts as a D-amino acid oxidase (DAO) inhibitor. This property makes it a useful research compound for studying DAO function in neurological and metabolic pathways, both in vitro and in vivo.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
532-32-1
Product Name Alternative
Benzoic acid sodium, Benzoic acid sodium salt, D-Amino Acid Oxidase, Sodium benzoate, Sodium Benzoate
Field of Research
Cell Biology, Signal Transduction
Purity
98.00% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
DMSO:3.85 mg/mL (26.72 mM) ; H2O:28 mg/mL (194.31 mM)
Smiles
O=C ([O-]) c1ccccc1.[Na+]
Molecular Formula
C7H5NaO2
Molecular Weight
144.10
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
Available Sizes
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