Propyl Paraben

Basic information

  • Product Name:Propyl Paraben
  • CasNo.:94-13-3
  • MF:C10H12O3
  • MW:

Physical and Chemical Properties

  • Purity:99%
  • Boiling Point:
  • Packing:White crystalline powder
  • Throughput:1 million|Metric Ton|Year
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Product Details

CasNo: 94-13-3

MF: C10H12O3

Appearance: White crystalline powder

Delivery Time: one week

Throughput: 1 million|Metric Ton|Year

Purity: 99%

Products Description:

This article is about this particular compound. For the class of hydroxybenzoate esters, including discussion on possible health effects, see paraben
Propylparaben, the n-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. As a food additive, it has the E number E216.
Sodium propyl p-hydroxybenzoate, the sodium salt of propylparaben, a compound with formula Na(C3H7(C6H4COO)O), is also used similarly as a food additive and as an anti-fungal preservation agent. Its E number is E217.Propyl ParabenCas No.:94-13-3Standard:USP28Assay:99.0~100.5%Colorless crystals or white crystalline powder ,freely soluble in alcohol and ether,but very slightly soluble in water.Propylparaben, the propyl ester of p-hydroxybenzoic acid, occurs as a natural substancefound 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 and lotions and some bath products.

Specification:

ITEM

SPECIFICATIONS

Characters

White crystalline powder

Purity (on dry base) %

98.0-102.0

Acidity (PH)

4.0-7.0

Melting point (°C)

96-99

Sulfate (SO42-)

=<300 ppm

Residue on Ignition (%)

=<0.10

Completeness of solution

Clear and transparent

Organic volatile impurities

=<0.5

Loss on Drying (%)

=<0.5