Propylparaben

Propylparaben
Identifiers
CAS number 94-13-3 Y
PubChem 7175
ChemSpider 6907 Y
UNII Z8IX2SC1OH Y
KEGG D01422 Y
ChEMBL CHEMBL194014 Y
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Properties
Molecular formula C10H12O3
Molar mass 180.2 g/mol
Density 1.0630 g/cm^3
Melting point

96–99 °C

Related compounds
Related compounds Paraben
Butylparaben
Ethylparaben
Methylparaben
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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox references

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, lotions, shampoos and bath products. As a food additive, it has the E number E216.

Sodium propyl p-hydroxybenzoate, the sodium salt of propylparaben, a compound with formula Na(C3H7(C6H4COO)O), is also used similarly as a food additive and as an anti-fungal preservation agent. Its E number is E217.