This ester compound serves as excellent preservative and antibacterial agent with broad practical values. It is widely added into cosmetics, skin care products and daily detergents to restrain bacteria and mold growth, effectively extend shelf life. It acts as food preservative applied in beverage, pastry and condiment processing, ensuring food safety. In pharmaceutical industry, it works as auxiliary antiseptic raw material for external medicines. It also serves as fine chemical intermediate for synthesizing perfume essence and organic derivatives. Its stable chemical property and outstanding bacteriostatic ability make it essential additive in daily chemical, food and pharmaceutical fields.

Low toxic substance with slight irritation. Inhalation of powder may cause mild respiratory discomfort, keep ventilation and wear dust mask during operation. Skin contact may lead to dry and itchy sensation, wash exposed skin promptly with clean water. Eye contact arouses stinging pain, continuously rinse eyes with running water over fifteen minutes. Accidental intake causes mild stomach nausea. High temperature will trigger decomposition and generate harmful gas. Keep away from high heat, oxidants and food articles. Waste shall be treated as ordinary organic chemical waste to prevent body harm and environmental pollution.