n-Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, 99+%

Product Code. 11429482

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Description

CAS: 94-13-3 | C10H12O3 | 180.203 g/mol

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.

Suitable for battery materials development.

Applications
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.

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

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 94-13-3
• Molecular Formula: C10H12O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 180.203
• MDL Number: MFCD00002354
• InChI Key: QELSKZZBTMNZEB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: propylparaben, propyl paraben, 4-hydroxybenzoic acid propyl ester, propyl p-hydroxybenzoate, nipasol, nipazol, propyl butex, betacide p, propyl parahydroxybenzoate, propylparasept
• PubChem CID: 7175
• ChEBI: CHEBI:32063
• IUPAC Name: propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
• SMILES: CCCOC(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)O

• Melting Point: 95°C to 99°C
• Flash Point: 180°C (356°F)
• Quantity: 5000 g
• Beilstein: 1103245
• Merck Index: 14,7866
• Solubility Information: Soluble in propylene glycol,ethanol,ether,acetone,methanol anddimethyl sulfoxide. Slightly soluble in glycerin. Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 180.2
• Percent Purity: ≥99%
• Chemical Name or Material: n-Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category

• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3

Hazard Statement

• H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statement

• P273-Avoid release to the environment.
• P501b-Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only