Ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (CAS 120-47-8) — formula C9H10O3, molecular weight 166.06 g/mol; category food additives.
Ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (CAS 120-47-8) is a food additives. Its molecular formula C9H10O3 comprises 9 C, 10 H, 3 O atoms. Its molecular weight is about 166.06 g/mol. Reported physicochemical data: melting point around 117 °C, boiling point around 297-298 °C (decomposition), LogP about log Kow = 2.47. Food additives improve flavor, texture, color and shelf life of food, and must comply with relevant food-safety regulations and usage limits. Common in beverages, baking, dairy, meat and seasoning as acidity regulators, preservatives, colorants, thickeners, antioxidants or nutritional fortifiers. As a sourcing and distribution partner we help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, arranging samples and batch orders with full COA and compliance files.
| CAS Number | 120-47-8 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C9H10O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 166.06 g/mol |
| Melting Point | 117 °C |
| Boiling Point | 297-298 °C (decomposition) |
| LogP | log Kow = 2.47 |
| Packaging | 25/50kg woven bags, 20/25/50kg fibre drums, 200kg plastic drums, 1000kg IBC (subject to order confirmation) |
| Applications | baking, dairy, meat and seasoning as acidity regulators, preservatives, colorants, thickeners |
| Category | Antioxidants |
Documented applications: baking, dairy, meat and seasoning as acidity regulators, preservatives, colorants, thickeners.
Ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate is a food-grade compound with CAS registry number 120-47-8 and molecular formula C9H10O3 (molecular weight 166.06 g/mol), belonging to the food additives segment of chemical raw materials.
CAS number: 120-47-8
Its molecular formula C9H10O3 comprises 9 C, 10 H, 3 O atoms.
Also known as: Ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate · 尼泊金乙酯
Category: food additives
The CAS registry number of Ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate is 120-47-8.
Molecular formula C9H10O3, molecular weight 166.06 g/mol.
It is also registered under: Ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, 尼泊金乙酯.
Recorded applications: baking, dairy, meat and seasoning as acidity regulators, preservatives, colorants, thickeners.
Category: Antioxidants.
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Independent reference data for Ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (CAS 120-47-8), compiled from public chemistry databases.
| CAS Registry Number | 120-47-8 |
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| PubChem CID | 8434 |
| Molecular formula | C9H10O3 |
| Molecular weight | 166.06 g/mol |
| IUPAC name | ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate |
| InChIKey | NUVBSKCKDOMJSU-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| UNII (FDA) | 14255EXE39 |
| ChEBI ID | CHEBI:31575 |
| Molecular Weight | 166.17 |
|---|---|
| XLogP3 | 2.5 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 3 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 3 |
| Exact Mass | 166.062994177 |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 166.062994177 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 46.5 |
| Heavy Atom Count | 12 |
| Boiling Point | 297-298 °C (decomposition) |
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| Boiling Point | 298.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Melting Point | 117 °C |
| Melting Point | 116 °C |
| Solubility | In water, 8.85X10+2 mg/L at 25 °C |
| Solubility | AT 25 °C: 0.5 G/100 G GLYCERIN |
| Solubility | 0.885 mg/mL at 25 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0000929 [mmHg] |
| LogP | log Kow = 2.47 |
| LogP | 2.47 |
Ethylparaben; ETHYL 4-HYDROXYBENZOATE; 120-47-8; Ethyl paraben; Ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate; Tegosept E; Mycocten; Ethyl parasept; 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid ethyl ester; Aseptoform E; Nipagin A; Easeptol; Ethyl butex; Napagin A; Nipazin A; Solbrol A
| Regulatory & Food Contact | EU Flavoring substances FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS Flavoring Agents PRESERVATIVE: Food Additives JECFA ADI: 0-10 mg/kg bw Group ADI as the sum of the ethyl and methyl esters of p-hydroxybenzoic acid. In view of the adverse effects i |
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| GHS notification summary | 60.7% (811 / 1336) |
| GHS notification summary | 60.7% (811 / 1336) |
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| Reported hazard statements | H304 (33.5%), H315 (38.8%), H317 (34%), H319 (39.3%), H401 |
This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 60.7% (811 of 1336) of all reports.
H304 (33.5%): May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways [Danger Aspiration hazard]
Ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate is identified by CAS 120-47-8, molecular formula C9H10O3 and molecular weight 166.06 g/mol. UNII 14255EXE39; ChEBI 31575; InChIKey NUVBSKCKDOMJSU-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Boiling Point: 297-298 °C (decomposition); Boiling Point: 298.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Melting Point: 117 °C.
Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.
Supplier: Jinan Shenghe Chemical Co., Ltd.
中文页面: 尼泊金乙酯