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n-Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog Number AAA101800B
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94-13-3
C10H12O3
180.203
MFCD00002354
QELSKZZBTMNZEB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
propylparaben, propyl paraben, 4-hydroxybenzoic acid propyl ester, propyl p-hydroxybenzoate, nipasol, nipazol, propyl butex, betacide p, propyl parahydroxybenzoate, propylparasept
7175
CHEBI:32063
propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
CCCOC(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)O
94-13-3
C10H12O3
180.203
MFCD00002354
QELSKZZBTMNZEB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
propylparaben, propyl paraben, 4-hydroxybenzoic acid propyl ester, propyl p-hydroxybenzoate, nipasol, nipazol, propyl butex, betacide p, propyl parahydroxybenzoate, propylparasept
7175
CHEBI:32063
propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
CCCOC(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)O

Description

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.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY
Melting Point 95°C to 99°C
Flash Point 180°C (356°F)
Quantity 1000 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

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