Heptyl 4-Hydroxybenzoate

Name: Heptyl 4-Hydroxybenzoate
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-050298

About Heptyl 4-Hydroxybenzoate

Heptyl 4-Hydroxybenzoate (CAS 1085-12-7) is a metabolite / degradant standard offered by Vaqora Chemicals. With the molecular formula C14H20O3, it has a molar mass of 236.31 g/mol. Common synonyms include Heptyl p-hydroxybenzoate and Heptyl paraben.

It is supplied as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Analytical teams use this compound to identify metabolites and degradants, to validate stability-indicating methods (AMV) and to support QC and regulatory filings. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, Heptyl 4-Hydroxybenzoate is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Heptyl 4-Hydroxybenzoate
Catalogue No.	VQ-050298
CAS Number	1085-12-7
IUPAC name	heptyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Molecular formula	C₁₄H₂₀O₃
Molecular weight	236.31 g/mol
Exact mass	236.1412
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	ZTJORNVITHUQJA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCCCCCCOC(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)O
PubChem CID	14138

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	4.8
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 3
TPSA	46.5 Å²
Synonyms	Heptyl p-hydroxybenzoate, Heptyl paraben, Nipaheptyl, n-Heptyl p-hydroxybenzoate, Benzoic acid, 4-hydroxy-, heptyl ester, p-Hydroxybenzoic acid heptyl ester, BENZOIC ACID, p-HYDROXY-, HEPTYL ESTER, n-Heptyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, p-Oxybenzoesaureheptylester, 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid-n-heptyl ester, Benzoic acid, 4-hydroxy-, n-heptyl ester

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory 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, 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 Heptyl 4-Hydroxybenzoate?

The CAS Registry Number of Heptyl 4-Hydroxybenzoate is 1085-12-7. It is also known as Heptyl p-hydroxybenzoate, Heptyl paraben, Nipaheptyl.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Heptyl 4-Hydroxybenzoate?

Heptyl 4-Hydroxybenzoate has the molecular formula C14H20O3 and a molecular weight of 236.31 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is heptyl 4-hydroxybenzoate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Heptyl 4-Hydroxybenzoate can I order?

We supply Heptyl 4-Hydroxybenzoate in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Heptyl 4-Hydroxybenzoate?

Yes. Every lot of Heptyl 4-Hydroxybenzoate 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 Heptyl 4-Hydroxybenzoate be shipped internationally?

Yes. Heptyl 4-Hydroxybenzoate 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.