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Formula |
CAS |
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C10H12O3 |
94-13-3 |
CAS: Chemical Abstract Service Registry Number
Background
Propyl-4-hydroxybenzoate (propyl paraben) along with the other esters of p-hydroxybenzoate (parabens) are the most widely used preservatives in food, drugs, and cosmetics.
Synonyms
Chemoside PK
Nipasol
4-Hydroxybenzoic acid propyl ester
Nipasol
Propyl Chemosept
Propyl-4-hydroxybenzoate
Propyl-p-hydroxybenzoate
Propylparaben
Propyl Parasept
Solbrol P
Uses
Cosmetics
Food (salad dressings, mayonnaise, spiced sauces, mustard, frozen dairy
products, baked products)
Topical medications
Cross-Reactions
Parabens
Hydroquinone monobenzylether
Para group of compounds
Unusual Reactions
References
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1. |
Schamberg, I.L., Allergic contact dermatitis to methyl and propyl paraben. Archives of Dermatology, 1967. 95(6): p. 626-8. |
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2. |
Rastogi, S.C., et al., Contents of methyl-, ethyl-, propyl-, butyl- and benzylparaben in cosmetic products. Contact Dermatitis, 1995. 32(1): p. 28-30. |
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