Parameter | Specification | References |
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Chemical Name | Ethylparaben / Ethyl 4-Hydroxybenzoate / Nipagin A | 13 |
CAS Number | 120-47-8 | 13 |
Molecular Formula | C₉H₁₀O₃ | 13 |
Molecular Weight | 166.17–166.18 g/mol | 13 |
Appearance | White crystalline powder | 13 |
Purity (Assay) | ≥98.0% (by dry basis) | 13 |
Solubility | Freely soluble in ethanol, methanol; slightly soluble in cold water | 13 |
Melting Point | 115–118°C | 13 |
Storage Conditions | Tightly sealed, protected from light, in dry ambient environment | 13 |
Grade | Cosmetic/Pharmaceutical Grade (Complies with CP2020 Pharmacopoeia Standards) | 12 |
It can be used in acacia, locust, ylang-ylang, lily of the valley and other sweet flower fragrances. It can be used in soap flavors in small amounts, such as as a sweetener in frangipani. It can replace or modify the methyl ester aroma and flavor of chemicalbook in toothpaste and oral products. It is also used in edible flavors abroad, such as blackberry, blackcurrant, round currant, raspberry, strawberry and other fruity and sarsaparilla flavors.