Description
Ethyl paraben (ethyl para hydroxybenzoate) is the ethyl ester of p-hydroxybenzoic acid. Its formula is HO-C6H4-CO-O-CH2CH3. It is a member of the class of compounds known as parabens.
It is used as an antifungal preservative. As a food additive, it has E number E214.
Additional information
| CAS# | 120-47-8 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C9H10O3 |
