Compound Q&A
What is Ethylparaben (CAS: 9001-05-2)?
Answer
Ethylparaben is a common paraben preservative with the chemical formula C7H8O3. It is a white crystalline solid with a faint aromatic odor. Ethylparaben is widely used as a preservative in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food products due to its effectiveness in inhibiting microbial growth.
About
CAS No
9001-05-2
English Name
Ethylparaben
Molecular Formula
C9H10O3
Molecular Weight
166.1739 g/mol
SMILES
CCOC(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)O
InChIKey
NUVBSKCKDOMJSU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-01 19:56
