2-octyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
4-hydroxybenzoic acid 2-ethylhexyl ester
Identification
| Name | 2-octyl 4-hydroxybenzoate |
| IUPAC | 2-ethylhexyl 4-hydroxybenzoate |
| CAS Number | 5153-25-3 |
| EINECS | 225-925-9 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C15 H22 O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 250.33794000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00016472 |
| Nikkaji Number | J151.186F |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Boiling Point | 362.00 to 363.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.000009 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 292.00 °F. TCC ( 144.60 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | 5.292 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | information only not used for fragrances or flavors |
| Recommendation for 2-octyl 4-hydroxybenzoate usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for 2-octyl 4-hydroxybenzoate flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
2-
ethyl hexyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
2-
ethyl hexyl p-hydroxybenzoate
2-
ethyl hexyl para-hydroxybenzoate
2-
ethylhexyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
2-
ethylhexyl p-hydroxybenzoate
4-
hydroxybenzoic acid 2-ethylhexyl ester
2-
octyl p-hydroxybenzoate
2-
octyl para-hydroxybenzoate
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