120-47-8 structure, C9H10O3
Ethylparaben
CAS No.: 120-47-8 Formula: C9H10O3 Molecular Weight: 166.17400
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Ethylparaben

CAS No.:

120-47-8

Formula:

C9H10O3

Molecular Weight: 166.17400
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Description

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.
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.

Numbering system

BRN number 1101972
PubChem number 24847055
EINECS number 204-399-4
RTECS number DH2190000
MDL number MFCD00002353

Properties

Appearance & Physical State

white crystalline powder

Density

1.168 g/cm3

Boiling Point

297-298ºC

Melting Point

115-118ºC

Flash Point

120.3ºC

Refractive Index

1.538

Stability

Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases.

Storage Condition

0-6ºC

Vapor Pressure

0.000759mmHg at 25°C

Safety Info

RTECS

DH2190000

Safety Statements

S24/25

HS Code

2918290000

WGK Germany

1

Risk Statements

R36/37/38

Hazard Codes

Xi
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