Name:Butylparaben Appearance: White crystalline powder Melting point: 68-71 �ºC CAS NO.: 4247-02-3 Loss on drying: â?¤0.5% Butyl Paraben widely used in Pharmacy industry (Chinese herbal medicine/patent drug; medical instruments sterilization); Food industry(dairy products, pickles, beverage, fruit juice/jelly, confectionery); textile industry (dry goods, cotton yarn, chemical fibers), as well as antiseptics in cosmetics, feedstuffs, daily-chemicals.