Definition of "benzoate" [ben•zo•ate]

• A salt or ester of benzoic acid. (noun)

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• "For example, the pesticide emamectin benzoate, which is used to treat sea lice, is 'very toxic to aquatic organisms' and "may cause long-term adverse effects in the environment," according to the manufacturer's safety data."
• "Benzoate 4-monooxygenase 1.14.13.12 1 Nomenclature EC number 1.14.13.12 Systematic name benzoate, NADPH: oxygen oxidoreductase (4-hydroxylating) Recommended name benzoate"
• "Benzoate 1,2-dioxygenase 1.14.12.10 1 Nomenclature EC number 1.14.12.10 Systematic name benzoate, NADH: oxygen oxidoreductase (1,2-hydroxylating, decarboxylating) Recommended name benzoate 1,2-dioxygenase Synonyms EC 1.13.99.2 (formerly) benzoate dioxygenase benzoate hydroxylase benzoic hydroxylase oxygenase, benzoate 1,2-di - CAS registry number 9059-18-1 2"