Heptylparaben

Heptylparaben
Identifiers
CAS number 1085-12-7 Y
PubChem 14138
ChemSpider 13515 Y
UNII K2CIJ448IX
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Properties
Molecular formula C14H20O3
Molar mass 236.31 g mol−1
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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
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Heptylparaben (heptyl p-hydroxybenzoate) is a compound with formula C7H15(C6H4OHCOO). It is a paraben which is the heptyl ester of p-hydroxybenzoic acid.

As a food additive it has E number E209, and is used as a preservative.

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