Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Isobutyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (CAS: 4247-02-3)?
Answer
Isobutyl 4-hydroxybenzoate is widely used in pharmaceuticals as a preservative in topical medications and ointments. It also finds applications in the food industry as an antimicrobial agent in food preservation. Additionally, it is used in research for its chemical stability and in industrial settings for its protective properties.
About
CAS No
4247-02-3
English Name
Isobutyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Molecular Formula
C11H14O3
Molecular Weight
194.23 g/mol
SMILES
CC(COC(=O)c1ccc(cc1)O)C
InChIKey
XPJVKCRENWUEJH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:09
