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n-Butyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, 99+%
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Quantity:
250 g
Description
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Suitable for battery materials development.
Applications
It is used as an preservative in cosmetics such as eye shadow, foundation, sunscreen, facial moisturizer and skin anti-aging treatment. It is also used in medication suspensions, and as a flavoring additive in food.
Solubility
Soluble in DMSO, ethyl acetate, methanol.
Notes
Store in refrigerator. Store away from oxidizing agents.
It is used as an preservative in cosmetics such as eye shadow, foundation, sunscreen, facial moisturizer and skin anti-aging treatment. It is also used in medication suspensions, and as a flavoring additive in food.
Solubility
Soluble in DMSO, ethyl acetate, methanol.
Notes
Store in refrigerator. Store away from oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 67°C to 71°C |
Quantity | 250 g |
Beilstein | 1103741 |
Merck Index | 14,1584 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in DMSO,ethyl acetate,methanol. |
Formula Weight | 194.23 |
Percent Purity | ≥99% |
Chemical Name or Material | n-Butyl 4-hydroxybenzoate |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H315-H319-H335 |
Precautionary Statement | P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c |
EINECSNumber | 202-318-7 |
RTECSNumber | DH1980000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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