ETHYL p-HYDROXYBENZOATE
Prepared at the 51st JECFA (1998), published in FNP 52 Add 6 (1998) superseding specifications prepared at the 44th JECFA (1995), published
in FNP 52 Add 3 (1995). Group ADI 0-10 mg/kg bw for ethyl, methyl and propyl p-hydroxybenzoate, established at the 17th JECFA in 1973.
SYNONYMS Ethylparaben, ethyl p-oxybenzoate, INS No. 214
DEFINITION
Chemical names Ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate, ethyl ester of p-hydroxybenzoic acid
C.A.S. number 120-47-8
Chemical formula C9H10O
Formula weight 166.18
Assay Not less than 99.0% on the dried basis
DESCRIPTION Almost odourless, small, colourless crystals or a white, crystalline powder
FUNCTIONAL USES Preservative
