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| Other names | p-Hydroxybenzoic acid para-Hydroxybenzoic acid |
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4-Hydroxybenzoic acid is primarily known as the basis for the preparation of its esters, known as parabens, which are used as preservatives in cosmetics.
See also
The closely related 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid is known as salicylic acid.
External links
"4-Hydroxybenzoic acid"