N-(2-hydroxyethyl)benzamide

CAS: 18838-10-3

Ref. 3D-TAA83810

Product Information

• Name: N-(2-hydroxyethyl)benzamide
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: N-(2-hydroxyethyl)benzamide is an amido-containing preservative used in cosmetics and personal care products. It is a synthetic, water-soluble compound that has been shown to be effective against gram-positive bacteria such as Bacillus cereus and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). It also has the ability to inhibit the growth of gram-negative bacteria such as Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. N-(2-hydroxyethyl)benzamide has been found to be stable at pH values from 3 to 10 and can be used in many cosmetic formulations, including sunscreen, shampoo, conditioner, hair colorant, eye shadow, mascara, lipstick, lip gloss and nail polish. This preservative should not be used in products that contain polyols or ethyl groups since it will react with these ingredients.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 165.19 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₁₁NO₂
• Purity: Min. 95%