Formula |
CAS |
C11H14O3 |
94-26-8 |
CAS: Chemical Abstract Service Registry Number
Background
Butyl-4-hydroxybenzoate (butyl paraben) along with the other esters of
p-hydroxybenzoate (parabens) are the most widely used preservatives in
food, drugs, and cosmetics.
Synonyms
Butoben
Butyl Chemosept
Butyl Parasept
Butyl-4-hydroxybenzoate
Butylparaben
4-Hydroxybenzoic acid butyl ester
n-Butyl p-hydroxybenzoate
Tegosept B
Uses
Preservative in
Cosmetics
Food (salad dressings, mayonnaise, spiced sauces, mustard, frozen dairy
products, baked products)
Pharmaceutical preparations
Cross-Reactions
Unusual Reactions
References
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Simpson, J.R.,
Dermatitis due to parabens in cosmetic creams.
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R.M. and H.I. Maibach, A five-year study of cosmetic reactions.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1985. 13(6): p.
1062-9.
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Menne, T. and N.
Hjorth, Routine patch testing with paraben esters.
Contact Dermatitis, 1988. 19(3): p. 189-91.
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Carradori, S., A.M.
Peluso, and M. Faccioli, Systemic contact
dermatitis due to parabens. Contact Dermatitis, 1990. 22(4):
p. 238-9.
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Perrenoud, D., et
al., Frequency of sensitization to 13 common
preservatives in Switzerland. Swiss Contact Dermatitis Research Group.
Contact Dermatitis, 1994. 30(5): p. 276-9.
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6.
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Rastogi,
S.C., et al., Contents of methyl-, ethyl-, propyl-, butyl- and benzylparaben in cosmetic products. Contact Dermatitis,
1995. 32(1): p. 28-30.
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