4-hydroxybenzoic acid n -pentyl ester
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Surname | 4-hydroxybenzoic acid n -pentyl ester | |||||||||||||||
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Molecular formula | C 12 H 16 O 3 | |||||||||||||||
Brief description |
white solid |
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Molar mass | 208.26 g mol −1 | |||||||||||||||
Physical state |
firmly |
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Melting point |
36-40 ° C |
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boiling point |
197-200 ° C (10 mmHg) |
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As far as possible and customary, SI units are used. Unless otherwise noted, the data given apply to standard conditions . |
4-Hydroxybenzoic acid n -pentyl ester is a chemical compound from the group of parabens .
properties
The compound is a white solid that is practically insoluble in water.
use
4-Hydroxybenzoic acid n -pentyl ester is used as a preservative in cosmetics. Its use has not been allowed in the European Union (EU) since 2014, neither in food nor in cosmetics.