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benzyl benzoate |
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benzyl /ben·zyl/ (ben´zil) the hydrocarbon radical, C7H7. benzyl benzoate one of the active substances in peruvian and tolu balsams, and produced synthetically; applied topically as a scabicide. benzyl benzoate [benzō′āt] a clear, oily liquid with a pleasant, pervasive aroma. It is used as an agent to destroy lice and scabies, as a solvent, and as a flavor for gum. benzyl the hydrocarbon radical, C7H7. benzyl alcohol a colorless liquid used as a bacteriostatic in solutions for injection, and also topically as a local anesthetic. benzyl benzoate a clear, oily liquid used as a topical scabicide and with dimercaprol as an antidote in metal poisoning. Toxic in cats. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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GEMTEK(R) President Kim Kristoff stated, "For years, the consumer has been told that tannic acid, benzyl benzoate and boron are the choices to neutralize latent protein allergens from dust mites, cats, dogs, etc. |
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