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

Product Code. 11419482
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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.
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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

Specifications

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
  • LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3
 Hazard Statement
  • H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P273-Avoid release to the environment.
  • P501b-Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

RUO – Research Use Only

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