Synonym(s)
CAS number: 139-02-6; Sodium benzenolate; Sodium Phenolate; Sodium phenolates
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"Sodium..." means the element sodium, "phenoxide" means derivatives of phenol, here the sodium salt of phenol.
Sodium phenoxide (molecular formula: C6H5NaO) is used in cosmetic formulations. It acts as an antimicrobial substance (helps to inhibit the growth of micro-organisms on the skin).
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