Ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate is also called ethylparaben. This paraben is colorless crystals or white crystalline powder. It tastes slightly bitter and astringent. Ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate is freely soluble in alcohol, ether, and acetone. It is very slightly soluble in water.
120-47-8
C9H10O3
166.17
Item | Index |
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Appearance | Colorless crystals or white crystalline powder |
Purity (on dry basis) | 99.0-100.5% |
Melting Point | 115-118 deg. C |
Appearance of Solution | Qualified |
Acidity | Qualified |
Related Substances | Qualified |
Sulfate (SO42-) | 0.1% Max. |
Organic Volatile Impurities | Qualified |
Ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate is mainly used as an antiseptic in foodstuffs, medicine, and cosmetics. Ethylparaben is also used in feed as an antiseptic.
Packed with a 25 kg cardboard drum (Φ36×46.5cm), double PE inner bag.
Ethylparaben may cause allergies. But acute and chronic toxicity is very low. LD50 is 8g/kg (mice, oral). It is generally recognized as safe.
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