Products – Anmol Chemicals Private Limited
Ethyl Paraben USP
Abstract:
Ethyl paraben (ethyl para-hydroxybenzoate) is the ethyl ester of p-hydroxybenzoic acid. Its formula is HO-C6H4-CO-O-CH2CH3. It is a member of the class of compounds known as parabens.
Use/Application:
It is used a preservative in pharmaceutical industries. It is widely used in Chemical and Pharmaceutical industries.
Identity:
Chemical Name: Ethyl Paraben
Mol. Formula: C9H10O3
Mol. Weight: C9H10O3
| Test | Specification…USP |
| Appearance | It occurs as small, colorless crystals or white powder. |
| Identification
Test A Test B |
a. Infrared absorption spectrophotometry b. Melting point – Between 115 °C to 118 °C |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in acetone, in alcohol, in ether, and in propylene glycol; slightly soluble in water and in glycerin. |
| Color of Solution | The Sample solution is clear and not more intensely colored than alcohol or the Comparison solution. |
| Acidity | Not More than 0.1 mL is required to produce a blue color. |
| Related substances
p-Hydroxybenzoic acid Unspecified impurity Total impurity |
Not more than 0.5% Not more than 0.5% Not more than 1.0% |
| Residue on Ignition | Not more than 0.1% |
| Residual Solvents | Meets the requirements. |
| Assay | Not less than 98.0% and not more than 102.0% of C9H10O3 |
Shelf life, Storage and Packing
It should be stored in a segregated area in a cool and ventilated place away from combustible materials. Keep in a tightly closed container, sealed until ready for use. It is packed in 25kg or 50kg HDPE bags or drums as required.
Other
We Manufacture Bulk Dugs/API, Excipients, pharmaceuticals (IP/BP/USP/NF/PH. EUR./JP), Speciality Chemicals (Pure/AR/ACS), mineral fortifiers (FCC). our manufacturing facility is GLP, GMP (FDA) approved, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, FSSAI, kosher, halal, COPP and WHO-GMP certified.
Good Manufacturing Practice Certified by World Health Organization (WHO-GMP)
Written Confirmation Certification (WC)
Good Manufacturing Practice (EXCiPACT cGMP)
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Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
