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Sigma-Aldrich

Ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate

SAJ first grade, ≥99.0%

Synonym(s):

Ethylparaben

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Linear Formula:
HOC6H4CO2C2H5
CAS Number:
120-47-8
Molecular Weight:
166.17
Beilstein:
1101972
MDL number:
MFCD00002353
UNSPSC Code:
12352108
PubChem Substance ID:
329748737

grade

SAJ first grade

Assay

≥99.0%

availability

available only in Japan

bp

297-298 °C (lit.)

mp

114-117 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CCOC(=O)c1ccc(O)cc1

InChI

1S/C9H10O3/c1-2-12-9(11)7-3-5-8(10)6-4-7/h3-6,10H,2H2,1H3

InChI key

NUVBSKCKDOMJSU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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K L Pedersen et al.
Pharmacology & toxicology, 86(3), 110-113 (2001-02-07)
The widely used phenolic preservatives ethylparaben, propylparaben, butylparaben and their common metabolite p-hydroxybenzoic acid were tested for their ability to evoke an oestrogenic response in vivo. Yolk protein induction in sexually immature rainbow trout was used as an oestrogen-specific endpoint
Shinshi Oishi
Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association, 42(11), 1845-1849 (2004-09-08)
Parabens are alkyl esters of p-hydroxybenzoic acid widely used as preservatives in foodstuffs, cosmetics toiletries and pharmaceuticals. These compounds are known to exert a weak estrogenic activity in estrogen receptor assays in vitro. In addition butyl and propyl parabens show
S Nicoli et al.
Journal of pharmaceutical sciences, 97(11), 4830-4839 (2008-03-05)
This work aims at investigating the nicotinamide (NA)-ethyl-paraben (EP) binary system both in solution and in the solid state. In particular, the apparent EP solubility in water was studied in the presence of different NA concentrations (between 0.28 and 1.64
Sawsan El Hussein et al.
Experimental dermatology, 16(10), 830-836 (2007-09-12)
Concern is continuously raised about the safety of parabens which are present in most of the cosmetic preparations. In this investigation, methyl-, ethyl-, propyl- and butyl paraben (MP, EP, PP, BP), in a commercial cosmetic lotion, were deposited on human
Suzanne Abbas et al.
Drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics, 25(6), 568-577 (2010-10-12)
Parabens (alkyl esters of 4-hydroxybenzoic acid) are widely used as preservatives in drugs, cosmetic products, and foodstuffs. Safety concerns have recently increased due to the potential health risks associated to exposure to large amounts of these substances. Biotransformation of parabens
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