n-Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, 99+%

Description

CAS: 94-13-3 | C10H12O3 | 180.203 g/mol

n-Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate is used as antimicrobial preservatives in pharmaceuticals, foods, cosmetics and shampoos. It is widely used as preservatives in personal care products like creams, lotions and bath products. Further, it is used as a food additive. Its derivative, sodium propyl p-hydroxybenzoate is used as an anti-fungal preservation agent.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
n-Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate is used as antimicrobial preservatives in pharmaceuticals, foods, cosmetics and shampoos. It is widely used as preservatives in personal care products like creams, lotions and bath products. Further, it is used as a food additive. Its derivative, sodium propyl p-hydroxybenzoate is used as an anti-fungal preservation agent.

Solubility
Soluble in propylene glycol, ethanol, ether, acetone, methanol anddimethyl sulfoxide. Slightly soluble in glycerin. Insoluble in water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases and alkali metals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 94-13-3
• Molecular Formula: C10H12O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 180.203
• MDL Number: MFCD00002354
• InChI Key: QELSKZZBTMNZEB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: propylparaben, propyl paraben, 4-hydroxybenzoic acid propyl ester, propyl p-hydroxybenzoate, nipasol, nipazol, propyl butex, betacide p, propyl parahydroxybenzoate, propylparasept
• PubChem CID: 7175
• ChEBI: CHEBI:32063
• IUPAC Name: propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
• SMILES: CCCOC(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)O

• Melting Point: 95°C to 99°C
• Flash Point: 180°C (356°F)
• Quantity: 250 g
• Beilstein: 1103245
• Merck Index: 14,7866
• Solubility Information: Soluble in propylene glycol,ethanol,ether,acetone,methanol anddimethyl sulfoxide. Slightly soluble in glycerin. Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 180.2
• Percent Purity: ≥99%
• Chemical Name or Material: n-Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H315-H320-H373
Precautionary Statement	P262-P264b-P280-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P314-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber	202-307-7
RTECSNumber	DH2800000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only