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Isobutyl 4-hydroxybenzoate

97%

Synonym(s):

2-Methylpropyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, Isobutylparaben

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C11H14O3
CAS Number:
4247-02-3
Molecular Weight:
194.23
EC Number:
224-208-8
MDL number:
MFCD00020167
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
329762940
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

97%

form

solid

mp

75-80 °C

SMILES string

CC(C)COC(=O)c1ccc(O)cc1

InChI

1S/C11H14O3/c1-8(2)7-14-11(13)9-3-5-10(12)6-4-9/h3-6,8,12H,7H2,1-2H3

InChI key

XPJVKCRENWUEJH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

Isobutyl 4-hydroxybenzoate can be used to synthesize lipophilic alkyl parabens as additives for foods and flavor ingredients. It is also commonly used as a preservative in cosmetic products.

Disclaimer

The product is not intended for use as a biocide under global biocide regulations, including but not limited to US EPA′s Federal Insecticide Fungicide and Rodenticide Act, European Biocidal Products Regulation, Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency, Turkey’s Biocidal Products Regulation, Korea’s Consumer Chemical Products and Biocide Safety Management Act (K-BPR) and others.

Pictograms

Corrosion
GHS05

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H315,H318

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 80(1), 29-36 (2008)
Simultaneous determination of 21 preservatives in cosmetics by ultra performance liquid chromatography.
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International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 30(5), 367-372 (2008)
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