l General Information |
Product Name | Ethylparaben |
General description | Ethylparaben is the ethyl ester of p-hydroxybenzoic acid, used as an antifungal preservative and food additive. It is a standardized chemical allergen. The physiologic effect of ethylparaben is by means of Increased Histamine Release, and Cell-mediated Immunity. |
Synonym | Ethyl parahydroxybenzoate, Ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate; ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate |
Purity | ≥98.0%(HPLC) | CAS Number | 120-47-8 |
Formula | C9H10O3 | Molecular Weight | 166.176 |
Suitability | BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc. |
l Physical and Chemical Information |
Appearance | White to off-white Solid |
Solubility(25°C) | DMSO | ≥25mg/ml |
Water | Very slightly soluble |
l Biological Information |
Biochem/Physiol
Actions | Ethylparaben is an ethyl ester resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of 4-hydroxybenzoic acid with ethanol, It has a role as an antimicrobial food preservative, an antifungal agent, a plant metabolite and a phytoestrogen. It is a paraben and an ethyl ester. |
l Storage |
Storage temp. | -20°C |
l Precautions and Disclaimer |
This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses. |
l References |
1. http://www.drugbank.ca 2. https://ncit.nci.nih.gov 3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov |
