Propylparaben

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This article is about this particular compound. For the class of hydroxybenzoate esters, including discussion on possible health effects, see paraben.

Propyl paraben

Common name	propylparaben
Systematic name	propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Other names	propyl paraben; propyl p-hydroxybenzoate; propyl parahydroxybenzoate; nipasol
Chemical formula	C₁₀H₁₂O₃

Propylparaben, the propyl ester of p-hydroxybenzoic acid, occurs as a natural substance found in many plants and some insects, although it is manufactured synthetically for use in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and foods. It is a preservative typically found in many water-based cosmetics, such as creams and lotions and some bath products.

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