[{"from": "human", "value": "Describe this molecule. [C][=C][C][=C][Branch1][Branch1][C][=C][Ring1][=Branch1][C][=Branch1][C][=O][O]"}, {"from": "gpt", "value": "The molecule is widely used as a food preservative. It is conjugated to GLYCINE in the liver and excreted as hippuric acid. As the sodium salt form, sodium benzoate is used as a treatment for urea cycle disorders due to its ability to bind amino acids. This leads to excretion of these amino acids and a decrease in ammonia levels. Recent research shows that sodium benzoate may be beneficial as an add-on therapy (1 gram/day) in schizophrenia. Total Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale scores dropped by 21% compared to placebo."}]