Description
p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid, Reagent is also known as 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and para-Hydroxybenzoic acid. It is mostly known as the basis for the preparation of its esters which are parabens. This is used in ophthalmic solutions and as a preservative in certain cosmetics. The Reagent grade denotes that this chemical is the highest quality commercially available and that the American Chemical Society has not officially set any specifications for this material. Spectrum Chemical manufactured Reagent grade products meet the toughest regulatory standards for quality and purity.