Product Description

Productbutyl paraben
CAS94-26-8
FormulaC11H14O3
SynonymButyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, n-Butyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, n-Butyl p-hydroxybenzoate, Butyl p-hydroxybenzoate, Butyl parasept 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid butyl ester, p-Hydroxybenzoic acid butyl ester, Parasept, Benzoic acid, 4-hydroxy-, butyl ester, Butyl 4-hydroxybenzoate

Typical Product Specifications

Freely Solublein acetone, alcohols, ether, chloroform, propylene glycol
Very Solublein water, glycerin
Appearancewhite crystalline powder
Acid Value1.00 max. KOH/g
Vapor Pressure0.000180 mm/Hg @ 25.00 ยฐC
Odor Typebland
Odorvery faint phenolic
Boiling Point156.00 to 157.00 ยฐC. @ 3.50 mm Hg
logP (o/w)3.57
Storagestore in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light
Melting Point67.00 to 70.00 ยฐC. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Assay99.00 to 100.00 %
Flash Point264.00 ยฐF. TCC
Shelf Life24.00 month(s) or longer if stored properly
Molecular weight194.22
Colorcolorless or white crystal powder
Chemical StructureChemical Structure
NotesFEMA# 2203

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ClassFlavor and Fragrance Chemical Compounds
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