Benzylparaben
⚠ EU RestrictedIdentification
CAS Number 94-18-8
EINECS / EC 202-311-9
CosIng Ref 74496
Chemical Name benzyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
IUPAC Name —
Formula C14H12O3
Mol. Weight 228.24 g/mol
SMILES C1=CC=C(C=C1)COC(=O)C2=CC=C(C=C2)O
InChIKey MOZDKDIOPSPTBH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Function & Classification
Primary Function Preservative
Origin Synthetic
Category Preservatives
EU Regulatory Status
Max Leave-on 0.4%
Max Rinse-off 0.4%
Restrictions 0.4% alone
Conditions of Use Max 0.4% alone / max 0.8% in paraben mixtures.
Safety Profile
2 / 10
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