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Is Benzylparaben vegetarian?

Benzylparaben

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Benzylparaben is the ester of benzyl alcohol and p-hydroxybenzoic acid, a synthetic paraben compound used as a preservative in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

Also known as Benzyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
INCI name Benzylparaben
CAS number 94-18-8
EC number 202-311-9
CosIng ID 74496
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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