Ethyl Paraben

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.

Ethyl Paraben

Additional information

CAS#

120-47-8

Formula

C9H10O3

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