11. Several benzoic acid derivatives have been described in leaves of various Piperaceae species. 12. When oxidized it yields benzaldehyde and benzoic acid , two important intermediates in chemistry. 13. It can be produced by reacting sodium hydroxide with benzoic acid . 14. "' Magnesium benzoate "'is a chemical compound formed from magnesium and benzoic acid . 15. This means that ortho-substituted benzoic acids are stronger than meta-and para-substituted benzoic acids. 16. For example, benzaldehyde decomposes into benzoic acid and benzyl alcohol, the Cannizzaro reaction. 17. Benzoic acid occurs naturally as do its esters in many plant and animal species.18. It works best in low-pH products, below 4.5, where it exists as benzoic acid . 19. The main component in these natural products is benzoic acid . 20. This enzyme participates in benzoic acid degradation via CoA ligation.
