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Benzyl Paraben NF

CAS 94-18-8 · MF C14H12O3 · MW 228.24 g/mol

Preservative used in cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations to prevent microbial growth.

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CAS Number
94-18-8
Molecular Formula
C14H12O3
Molecular Weight
228.24 g/mol
Material Family
Specialty Additives
Functional Roles
Physical Properties
collision_cross_section
158.5 u00e2u201eu00abu00c2u00b2 [M-H]- [CCS Type: DT; Buffer gas: N2; Ionization: ESI-; Dataset: TOXCAST; Source Identifier: DTXSID9022526]
GHS / SDS Safety Warning
Irritant
  • H319 (98.2%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
  • H335 (97.9%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
  • H315 (98.2%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
Chemical Identity
CAS Number94-18-8
IUPAC Namebenzyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
InChI KeyMOZDKDIOPSPTBH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
PubChem CID 7180
INCI NameBENZYLPARABEN
Synonyms & Trade Names
Benzyl 4-hydroxybenzoate Benzylparaben Benzyl paraben Benzyl p-hydroxybenzoate Nipabenzyl Benzyl Tegosept Benzyl parahydroxybenzoate p-Hydroxybenzoic acid benzyl ester Benzoic acid, 4-hydroxy-, phenylmethyl ester Phenylmethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate 8Y41DYV4VG DTXCID202526 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid, benzyl ester RefChem:118993 Parosept
Full Description

Preservative used in cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations to prevent microbial growth.