Mumbai, India, 400080
Propyl Paraben is a popular antimicrobial preservative and antifungal agent, specifically the n-propyl ester of p-hydroxybenzoic acid, used to ensure the microbial stability of consumer products. CAS Number 94-13-3
| Appearance White crystalline powder or colorless crystals | White crystalline powder or colorless crystals |
| Molecular Weight : | :180.20 g/mol |
| Safety Information | Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) for use in food and cosmetics, but classified as a mild Irritant (GHS07); it may cause skin sensitization or eye irritation in concentrated form. |
| Solubility | Very soluble in Ethanol and Ether; very slightly soluble in Water ($0.04\%$ at 25°C) |
| Purity | ≥ 99.0% (USP/BP/EP/FCC Grade) |
| Synonyms | Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, Nipasol, Propyl p-hydroxybenzoate |