Ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate, 99%

Name: Ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate, 99%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-008811

About Ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate, 99%

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate in Synthesis grade, an ester registered under CAS number 120-47-8, specified at 99% purity. Its molecular formula is C9H10O3 and its molecular weight is 166.17 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate. It is also known as Ethyl paraben or Ethyl parahydroxybenzoate.

In its supplied form it is a white powder. Reported physical data include a melting point of 114-117 °C. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 4 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Key uses span solvent and extraction work and organic synthesis. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing, academic and industrial research and metallurgy and mining.

Standard pack sizes are 500 g, 5 kg and 25 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Solvent & extraction work
Organic synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate, 99%
Catalogue No.	VQ-008811
CAS Number	120-47-8
IUPAC name	ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Molecular formula	C₉H₁₀O₃
Molecular weight	166.17 g/mol
Exact mass	166.063
Grade	Synthesis
Purity / assay	99%
HSN code	29182990
InChIKey	NUVBSKCKDOMJSU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCOC(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)O
PubChem CID	8434

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
Appearance	White powder
Melting point	114-117 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	2.5
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 3
TPSA	46.5 Å²
Synonyms	Ethyl paraben, Ethyl parahydroxybenzoate, Ethyl para-hydroxybenzoate, 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid ethyl ester, Tegosept E, Ethyl parasept, Aseptoform E, Nipagin A, Easeptol, Ethyl butex, Napagin A, Nipazin A

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H304May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
H315Causes skin irritation
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P272, P280, P301 + P316, P302 + P352, P305 + P351 + P338, P321, P331, P332 + P317, P333 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate, 99%?

The CAS Registry Number of Ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate, 99% is 120-47-8. It is also known as Ethyl paraben, Ethyl parahydroxybenzoate, Ethyl para-hydroxybenzoate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate, 99%?

Ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate, 99% has the molecular formula C9H10O3 and a molecular weight of 166.17 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate, 99% can I order?

We supply Ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate, 99% in Synthesis (99%) grade, in 500 g, 5 kg, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate, 99%?

Yes. Every lot of Ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate, 99% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate, 99% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate, 99% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.