Description

Benzylparaben (CAS No. 94-18-8), also known as benzyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, is a synthetic organic compound with the molecular formula C₁₄H₁₂O₃. As a member of the paraben family, it is widely utilized as a preservative in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products due to its effective antimicrobial properties. This white crystalline powder exhibits excellent stability and solubility in organic solvents, making it a preferred choice for formulations requiring prolonged shelf life. Benzylparaben is rigorously tested for purity and compliance with industry standards, ensuring optimal performance in research and industrial applications. Suitable for laboratory use, it is supplied in high-grade packaging to maintain integrity and prevent contamination.

Properties

• CAS Number: 94-18-8
• Complexity: 238
• IUPAC Name: benzyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C14H12O3/c15-13-8-6-12(7-9-13)14(16)17-10-11-4-2-1-3-5-11/h1-9,15H,10H2
• InChI Key: MOZDKDIOPSPTBH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 228.078644241
• Molecular Formula: C14H12O3
• Molecular Weight: 228.24
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)COC(=O)C2=CC=C(C=C2)O
• Topological: 46.5
• Monoisotopic Mass: 228.078644241
• Synonyms: Benzyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, Benzylparaben, Benzyl paraben, Benzyl-Parasept, Benzoic acid, 4-hydroxy-, phenylmethyl ester, 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid benzyl ester, Benzyl hydroxybenzoate, UNII-8Y41DYV4VG, Nisapulvol (TN), EINECS 202-311-9, 8Y41DYV4VG, DTXSID9022526, AI3-02955, NSC-8080, DTXCID202526, 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid, benzyl ester, BENZYL HYDROXYBENZOATE [MART.], BENZYL HYDROXYBENZOATE [WHO-DD], BENZYL HYDROXYBENZOATE [WHO-IP], BENZYLIS HYDROXYBENZOAS [WHO-IP LATIN], BENZYL HYDROXYBENZOATE (MART.), Nisapulvol, BENZYLPARABEN [INCI], BENZYLIS HYDROXYBENZOAS, mozdkdiopsptbh-uhfffaoysa-n, 94-18-8, Benzyl p-hydroxybenzoate, Nipabenzyl, Benzyl Tegosept, Parosept, Benzyl Parasept, Solbrol Z, Benzyl parahydroxybenzoate, p-Hydroxybenzoic acid benzyl ester, Phenylmethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, NSC 8080, MFCD00016471, Benzoic acid, p-hydroxy-, benzyl ester, CHEBI:34571, 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid-benzyl ester, NCGC00164155-01, CAS-94-18-8, Benzyl 4-?Hydroxybenzoate(Benzyl Paraben), benzyl-4-hydroxybenzoate, (Benzyl Paraben), benzyl 4-hydroxy-benzoate, Benzyl 4-?Hydroxybenzoate, Oprea1_135204, SCHEMBL27578, MLS004734666, BIDD:ER0230, CHEMBL447861, SCHEMBL4391242, Benzyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, 99%, NSC8080, HMS1581F21, 4-hydroxy benzoic acid benzyl ester, 4-Hydroxy-benzoic acid benzyl ester, Tox21_112088, Tox21_302330, SBB068798, STL226811, AKOS001280007, Tox21_112088_1, CS-W014198, DB14176, FB18305, HY-W013482, Benzyl 4-Hydroxybenzoate(Benzyl Paraben), NCGC00164155-02, NCGC00255352-01, SMR001600273, SY049476, DB-022610, B3768, Benzyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, analytical standard, H0209, NS00013407, ST50170807, D07518, F16506, SBI-0653849.0001, EN300-7101475, SR-01000390750, SR-01000390750-1, Q27116155, Z19674825, 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid phenylmethyl ester;4-(Benzyloxycarbonyl)phenol;4-Hydroxybenzoic acid benzyl ester

Application

Benzylparaben is primarily employed as a preservative in cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations to inhibit microbial growth and extend product shelf life. It is commonly found in creams, lotions, and ointments due to its compatibility with a wide range of ingredients. Researchers also utilize Benzylparaben as a reference standard in analytical chemistry for quality control and method validation. Its antimicrobial efficacy makes it valuable in studies exploring preservative systems for consumer products.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H315 (98.2%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• 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]

Precautionary Statements

• P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Skin Irrit. 2 (98.2%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (98.2%)
• STOT SE 3 (97.9%)

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