Ingredient

Pentyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: Pentylparaben)

⚠ EU Restricted

Identification

CAS Number 6521-29-5
EINECS / EC 229-408-9
CosIng Ref 92340
Chemical Name pentyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
IUPAC Name
Formula C12H16O3
Mol. Weight 208.25 g/mol
SMILES CCCCCOC(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)O
InChIKey ZNSSPLQZSUWFJT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Function & Classification

Primary Function PRESERVATIVE

EU Regulatory Status

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⚠ Restricted — EU Reg. 1223/2009 II

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