ETHYL-4-HYDROXYBENZOATE
ETHYL-4-HYDROXYBENZOATE Extra Pure
Confirms BP Specification
Short Name: ETHYL-4-HYDROXYBENZOATE
Synonym: Ethyl paraben
Basic Details
Article No.
LG2119
Grade
Extra Pure
Purity
98%
CAS No.
120-47-8
HS Code
2918.2990
Shelf Life
60 Months
Packings Avialable
Physical Properties
Physical state at 20 °C
Solid
Colour
White powder
Odour
Odorless
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]
116 - 118 °C
Boiling point [°C]
297 - 298 °C
Initial boiling point [°C]
297°C
Final boiling point [°C]
298 °C
Vapour pressure mm/Hg
1 mm Hg @ 145°C
Solubility in water [% weight]
1.7g/L (20°C)
Chemical Specifications
Appearance
White or almost white crystalline powder or colorless crystals
Purity (by HPLC)
98.0 -102.0%
Solubility
Very slightly soluble in water, freely soluble in ethanol (96 per cent) and in methanol
Appearance of solution
Passes test
Identification (as per BP)
Passes test
Melting point
115 - 118°C
Acidity
Passes test
Related Substances
-
Impurity A
NMT 0.5%
Unknown impurities
NMT 0.5%
Total impurities
NMT 1.0%
Disregard limit
NMT 0.1%
Sulphated ash
Max 0.1%
Safety Information & Hazard Symbols
Symbol
GHS07
Signal Word
Warning
Hazardous Statement
H315-H319-H335
Precaution Statement
P261-P305 + P351 + P338