propylparaben

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04-13-08

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.
Propylparaben

IUPAC name propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Other names propyl paraben;
propyl p-hydroxybenzoate;
propyl parahydroxybenzoate;
nipasol;
E number E216
Identifiers
CAS number [94-13-3]
PubChem 7175
SMILES CCCOC(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)O
Properties
Molecular formula C10H12O3
Molar mass 180.2 g/mol
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox disclaimer and 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.