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n-Butyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11477936
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Description

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.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

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

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

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Product Identifier
  • n-Butyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
 Signal Word
  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
 Hazard Statement
  • H315-Causes skin irritation.
  • H318-Causes serious eye damage.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
  • P362+P364-Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : n-Butyl 4-hydroxybenzoate

RUO – Research Use Only

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