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Heptylparaben

Heptylparaben (heptyl p-hydroxybenzoate) is a compound with formula C<sub>7</sub>H<sub>15</sub>(C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>4</sub>OHCOO). It is a paraben which is the heptyl ester of p-hydroxybenzoic acid.

Heptylparaben has also been found to be produced in some microorganisms including Microbulbifer.

As a food additive it has E number E209, and is used as a preservative.

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