Benzyl-4-hydroxybenzoate

Benzyl-4-hydroxybenzoate

Formula	CAS
C14H12O3	94-18-8

Background
Benzyl-4-hydroxybenzoate (benzyl paraben) along with the other esters of p-hydroxybenzoate (parabens) are the most widely used preservatives in food, drugs, and cosmetics.

Synonyms
Benzyl-4-hydroxybenzoate
Benzylparaben

Uses
Cosmetics
Topical medications

Cross-Reactions
Diethylstilbestrol

Unusual Reactions

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Referenties

1.	Tosti A, Fanti PA, Pileri S. Dermal contact dermatitis from benzylparaben. Contact Dermatitis 1989;21(1):49-51.
2.	Würbach G, Schubert H, Phillipp I. Contact allergy to benzyl alcohol and benzyl paraben. Contact Dermatitis 1993;28(3):187-188.
3.	Rastogi SC, Schouten A, de Kruijf N, Weijland JW. Contents of methyl-, ethyl-, propyl-, butyl- and benzylparaben in cosmetic products. Contact Dermatitis 1995;32(1):28-30.

Author(s):
Allergology: background information on allergens.

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