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Heptylparaben (Heptyl para-hydroxybenzoate)Preservatives
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Description
Heptyl para-hydroxybenzoate is the heptyl ester of para-hydroxybenzoic acid. Benzoic acid, benzoates, and benzoic acid estersAn organic compound made by replacing the hydrogen of an acid by an alkyl or other organic group. are commonly found in natural foods (cinnamon, cloves, and mushrooms), but especially in fruit, largely berries (Cranberry). They are widely used as preservatives that inhibit the growth of yeast, fungi, and bacteria. Heptyl para-hydroxybenzoate is not pH sensitive. Commercially it is synthetically made from toluene, which is then esterified.
Common Uses
Used in a large range of acidic products like alcoholic beverages (wines, spirits, pre-mixed spirits), soft drinks, cordials, sports drinks, salad dressings, condiments, fish (smoked, dried, fermented), fruit juice concentrates, ciders, vinegar, sauces.
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