55468-88-7

Name Phenoxyethylparaben
CAS 55468-88-7
EINECS(EC#) 259-654-2
Molecular Formula C15H14O4
MDL Number MFCD00017631
Molecular Weight 258.269
MOL File 55468-88-7.mol

Chemical Properties

Melting point  118-119 °C
Boiling point  434.5±25.0 °C(Predicted)
density  1.226±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
pka 8.12±0.15(Predicted)
Cosmetics Ingredients Functions ANTIMICROBIAL
Contact allergens
This substance is one of the parabens family. Parabens are esters formed by p-hydroxybenzoic acid and an alcohol. They are largely used as biocides in cosmetics and toiletries, medicaments, or food. They have synergistic power with other biocides. Parabens can induce allergic contact dermatitis, mainly in chronic dermatitis and wounded skin.
LogP 3.218 (est)
Uses
phenoxyethylparaben is a preservative considered a noncomedogenic raw material.

Safety Data

HS Code  2918290000

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