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2-Ethylhexyl 4-Hydroxybenzoate (CAS 5153-25-3)

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Alternate Names:
2-Ethylhexylparaben; 4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid 2-Ethylhexyl Ester; 4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid Octyl Ester; Octyl 4-Hydroxybenzoate; Octylparaben
CAS Number:
5153-25-3
Molecular Weight:
250.34
Molecular Formula:
C15H22O3
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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2-Ethylhexyl 4-hydroxybenzoate is a versatile synthetic compound with various potential applications. It serves as an ingredient in numerous consumer products and acts as an active component in certain insecticides and herbicides. Within the realm of biochemistry, this compound has been employed as a model to investigate the impact of hydrophobic interactions on protein folding and stability. Furthermore, in physiology, it has been utilized to explore the effects of hydrophobic interactions on the structure and function of cell membranes.


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2-Ethylhexyl 4-Hydroxybenzoate, 25 g

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25 g
$40.00