AdditivesE209 - Heptylparaben
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E209 - Heptylparaben
Open Food Facts additive identifier: en:e209
Vegan
Yes
Vegetarian
Yes
Risk Level
Unknown
Description
Heptylparaben (heptyl p-hydroxybenzoate) is a compound with formula C7H15(C6H4OHCOO). 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.