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n-Butyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, 99+%
Description
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Suitable for battery materials development.
It is used as an preservative in cosmetics such as eye shadow, foundation, sunscreen, facial moisturizer and skin anti-aging treatment. It is also used in medication suspensions, and as a flavoring additive in food.
Solubility
Soluble in DMSO, ethyl acetate, methanol.
Notes
Store in refrigerator. Store away from oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 67°C to 71°C |
| Quantity | 250 g |
| Beilstein | 1103741 |
| Merck Index | 14,1584 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in DMSO,ethyl acetate,methanol. |
| Formula Weight | 194.23 |
| Percent Purity | ≥99% |
| Chemical Name or Material | n-Butyl 4-hydroxybenzoate |
Safety and Handling
- n-Butyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
- Danger
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- P362+P364-Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : n-Butyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
RUO – Research Use Only
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