Ethylparaben

Ethylparaben

Ethylparaben

Chemical compound


Ethylparaben (ethyl para-hydroxybenzoate) is the ethyl ester of p-hydroxybenzoic acid. Its formula is HO-C6H4-CO-O-CH2CH3. It is a member of the class of compounds known as parabens.

Quick Facts Names, Identifiers ...

It is used as an antifungal preservative. As a food additive, it has E number E214.

Sodium ethyl para-hydroxybenzoate, the sodium salt of ethylparaben, has the same uses and is given the E number E215.


References

  1. Ethyl paraben, thegoodscentscompany.com

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