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W295101

Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate

≥99%

Synonym(s):

4-Hydroxybenzoic acid propyl ester, Propyl paraben

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Linear Formula:
HOC6H4CO2CH2CH2CH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
180.20
NACRES:
NA.21
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
FEMA Number:
2951
EC Number:
202-307-7
MDL number:
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1103245
Organoleptic:
burnt; smoky
Grade:
Fragrance grade
Biological source:
synthetic
Agency:
follows IFRA guidelines
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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biological source

synthetic

grade

Fragrance grade

agency

follows IFRA guidelines

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009

assay

≥99%

mp

95-98 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

organoleptic

burnt; smoky

SMILES string

CCCOC(=O)c1ccc(O)cc1

InChI

1S/C10H12O3/c1-2-7-13-10(12)8-3-5-9(11)6-4-8/h3-6,11H,2,7H2,1H3

InChI key

QELSKZZBTMNZEB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate belongs to a group called parabens, which are commonly used as preservatives in cosmetics, skin care products, food, and beverages. Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, in combination with other parabens also shows strong antimicrobial activity against a wide range of micro-organisms.


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hcodes

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 3

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

356.0 °F

flash_point_c

180 °C

ppe

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves



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