Benzoic acid
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Benzoic acid, C₆H₅C(O)OH, is an aromatic carboxylic acid.

The aromatic ring is similar to that of benzene.

Among benzoic acid's derivatives are salicyclic acid and 2-O-acetylsalicyclic acid, also known as aspirin.

See also: Benzone

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