Pentyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
SIAL/90744 - analytical standard
Synonym: 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid 4-pentyl ester; Amyl p-hydroxybenzoate; NSC 309817; Pentyl paraben
CAS Number: 6521-29-5
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C12H16O3
Molecular Weight: 208.25
MDL Number: MFCD00016479
Linear Formula: C12H16O3
Product Type: Chemical
assay | ≥98.0% (GC) |
format | neat |
grade | analytical standard |
InChI | 1S/C12H16O3/c1-2-3-4-9-15 |
InChI key | ZNSSPLQZSUWFJT-UHFFFAOYSA |
Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
shelf life | limited shelf life, expiry date on the label |
SMILES string | O=C(OCCCCC)C1=CC=C(O)C=C1 |
storage temp. | 2-8°C |
Application: | Pentyl 4-hydroxybenzoate may be used as an analytical reference standard for the quantification of the analyte in cosmetics, water and urine samples using chromatography techniques. |
General description: | Pentyl 4-hydroxybenzoate belongs to the class of parabens, a group of alkyl esters derived from p-hydroxybenzoic acid. They find a variety of applications as preservatives in the cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and food industries. |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Purity | ≥98.0% (GC) |
Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
UNSPSC | 12352200 |