n-Butyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, 99+%

Description

CAS: 94-26-8 | C11H14O3 | 194.23 g/mol

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.

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.

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.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 94-26-8
• Molecular Formula: C11H14O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 194.23
• MDL Number: MFCD00016478
• InChI Key: QFOHBWFCKVYLES-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: butylparaben, butyl paraben, butyl p-hydroxybenzoate, nipabutyl, butoben, butyl chemosept, butyl parasept, butyl tegosept, butyl butex, tegosept butyl
• PubChem CID: 7184
• IUPAC Name: butyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
• SMILES: CCCCOC(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)O

• 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

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only