ethyl-para-hydroxybenzoate

ethyl-para-hydroxybenzoate

[¦eth·əl ¦par·ə hī‚dräk·sē′ben·zə‚wāt]

(organic chemistry)

HOC₆H₄CO-OC₂H₅ Crystals with a melting point of 116°C that are soluble in water, alcohol, and ether; used as a preservative for pharmaceuticals. Also known as ethylparaben.

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