benzoic

[ ben-zoh-ik ]

/ bɛnˈzoʊ ɪk /

of or derived from benzoin or benzoic acid.

Origin of benzoic

First recorded in 1785–95; benzo(in)¹ + -ic

Professor Salkowsky regards it as of less value as an antiseptic than benzoic acid.

Cooley's Practical Receipts, Volume II |Arnold Cooley
Like the benzoic acid the acetic acid is, no doubt, present in cananga oil in the form of ether.

Scientific American Supplement, No. 288 |Various
Heated with lime, very distinct odors of benzoic aldehyde are developed.

Scientific American Supplement, No. 620, November 19,1887 |Various
Benzoic acid is also excreted by the bronchi and tends to disinfect and stimulate the bronchial mucous membrane.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Slice 6 |Various

benzoic

/ (bɛnˈzəʊɪk) /

of, containing, or derived from benzoic acid or benzoin