Product name

Butyl paraben

Alias

Butyl paraben; tert-Butyl hydroxybenzoate; Hydroxybenzoic acid butyl ester; 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid butyl ester; Nipagin butyl ester

CAS RN

94-26-8

EINECS No.

202-318-7

Molecular formula

C₁₁H₁₄O₃

Molecular weight

194.2271

Physical & Chemical properties

Property: White crystalline powder. Slight special odor.
Melting point: 69~72℃
Density: 1.28
Solubility: Slightly soluble in water, soluble in alcohol, ether and chloroform.

Uses

Antibacterial and preservative for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and food