Benzylparaben

Benzylparaben 1
molecular structure · PubChem CID 7180
AKA: Benzyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, 94-18-8, Benzyl paraben, Benzyl p-hydroxybenzoate, Nipabenzyl, Benzyl Tegosept, Benzyl parahydroxybenzoate, P-Hydroxybenzoic acid benzyl ester, Benzoic acid, Phenylmethyl ester
Synthetic
Preservative
Not Clean
OriginBenzylparaben is derived from p-hydroxybenzoic acid, a compound synthesized from petroleum-based or bio-based aromatic precursors. It is produced through esterification of p-hydroxybenzoic acid with benzyl alcohol using acid catalysts.
Benzylparaben is a Standardized Chemical Allergen. The physiologic effect of benzylparaben is by means of Increased Histamine Release, and Cell-mediated Immunity.
Formula
C14H12O3
Mol. Weight
228.24
CAS #
94-18-8
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Antimicrobial
Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.
Fights Bacteria
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Eye Irritant
2 studies / 2 not irritating (CIR 169 and 746)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
3 studies / 1 irritating / 2 not irritating / reactions weak (CIR 169 and 746)
Sensitizer in Testing
1 study / 1 sensitizing / plus 4 case reports (CIR 169 and 427 and 746)
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · 2016 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU✔ permitted
JAPAN✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR