Magnesium benzoate is a chemical compound formed from magnesium and benzoic acid. It was once used to treat gout and arthritis.[1]

Magnesium benzoate
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
Magnesium dibenzoate
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
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  • InChI=1S/2C7H6O2.Mg/c2*8-7(9)6-4-2-1-3-5-6;/h2*1-5H,(H,8,9);/q;;+2/p-2 checkY
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  • InChI=1/2C7H6O2.Mg/c2*8-7(9)6-4-2-1-3-5-6;/h2*1-5H,(H,8,9);/q;;+2/p-2
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  • [Mg+2].[O-]C(=O)c1ccccc1.[O-]C(=O)c1ccccc1
Properties
C14H10MgO4
Molar mass 266.53 g/mol
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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References

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  1. ^ "Medical Dictionary". Archived from the original on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2007-02-11.