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Butylparaben

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

4-Hydroxybenzoic acid butyl ester

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C11H14O3
CAS Number:
94-26-8
Molecular Weight:
194.23
Beilstein:
1103741
MDL number:
MFCD00016478
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

parabens

manufacturer/tradename

USP

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

InChI

1S/C11H14O3/c1-2-3-8-14-11(13)9-4-6-10(12)7-5-9/h4-7,12H,2-3,8H2,1H3

InChI key

QFOHBWFCKVYLES-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Butylparaben USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia.
Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Amcinonide
  • Amcinonide Ointment
  • Amcinonide Cream
  • Loratadine Oral Solution

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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Pictograms

Corrosion
GHS05

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H315,H318

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

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