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n-Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals A1018030
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.
Applicationsn-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
n-Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate | |
95°C to 99°C | |
C10H12O3 | |
250 g | |
14,7866 | |
Soluble in propylene glycol,ethanol,ether,acetone,methanol anddimethyl sulfoxide. Slightly soluble in glycerin. Insoluble in water. | |
CCCOC(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)O | |
180.203 | |
CHEBI:32063 | |
≥99% |
94-13-3 | |
180°C (356°F) | |
MFCD00002354 | |
1103245 | |
propylparaben, propyl paraben, 4-hydroxybenzoic acid propyl ester, propyl p-hydroxybenzoate, nipasol, nipazol, propyl butex, betacide p, propyl parahydroxybenzoate, propylparasept | |
QELSKZZBTMNZEB-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate | |
7175 | |
180.2 |
Chemical Identifiers
94-13-3 | |
180.203 | |
QELSKZZBTMNZEB-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
7175 | |
propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate |
C10H12O3 | |
MFCD00002354 | |
propylparaben, propyl paraben, 4-hydroxybenzoic acid propyl ester, propyl p-hydroxybenzoate, nipasol, nipazol, propyl butex, betacide p, propyl parahydroxybenzoate, propylparasept | |
CHEBI:32063 | |
CCCOC(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)O |
Safety and Handling
P262-P264b-P280-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P314-P332+P313-P362-P501c
H315-H320-H373
EINECSNumber : 202-307-7
RTECSNumber : DH2800000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only