Butyl-4-hydroxybenzoate

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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

 

 

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References

1.

Simpson, J.R., Dermatitis due to parabens in cosmetic creams. Contact Dermatitis, 1978. 4(5): p. 311-2.

2.

Adams, 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.

3.

Menne, T. and N. Hjorth, Routine patch testing with paraben esters. Contact Dermatitis, 1988. 19(3): p. 189-91.

4.

Carradori, S., A.M. Peluso, and M. Faccioli, Systemic contact dermatitis due to parabens. Contact Dermatitis, 1990. 22(4): p. 238-9.

5.

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.

6.

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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