Ethylparaben

Cas 120-47-8

Ethylparaben Cas 120-47-8

Chemical Properties Of Ethylparaben Cas 120-47-8

Ethylparaben is an ester compound derived from p-hydroxybenzoic acid, with the molecular formula C₈H₁₆O₂ and a molecular weight of 166.17. It is a highly effective, broad-spectrum antimicrobial preservative and a commonly used stabilizing additive in the food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries. Its molecular structure contains a hydroxyl group (-OH) and an ester group (-COO-), giving it good thermal stability, excellent antifungal properties, and low toxicity with good metabolic clearance. It is widely used in various fields, including preservation against spoilage and mold, antimicrobial formulation, and industrial mold prevention.

Product Description Of Ethylparaben Cas 120-47-8

ItemSpecification
Melting point114–117°C
Boiling point297–298°C
Density1.1708
Vapor pressure0.00012 hPa
Refractive index1.52
Flash point297–298 °C
SolubilitySparingly soluble in water; readily soluble in ethanol and methanol
Acidity coefficient8.31 ± 0.13

Product Application Of Ethylparaben Cas 120-47-8

  1.  Food Industry: Ethylparaben is used as a food preservative to inhibit mold and yeast, helping to preserve and extend the shelf life of foods such as soy sauce, vinegar, beverages, pastries, and jams.
  2.  Cosmetics Industry: Ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate is used as an antimicrobial preservative in products such as face creams, lotions, shampoos, and wet wipes to prevent microbial growth and spoilage.
  3.  Pharmaceutical sector: Ethyl parahydroxybenzoate is used as a preservative in pharmaceutical excipients to inhibit bacterial growth and prevent spoilage in eye drops, topical ointments, and liquid formulations.
  4.  Industrial and other sectors: Ethyl paraben is used for feed preservation, as an intermediate in organic synthesis, and for mold and bacterial inhibition in certain industrial products.
Packaging Method Of Ethylparaben Cas 120-47-8
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