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propylparaben

CHEBI:CHEBI_32063

Definition

The benzoate ester that is the propyl ester of 4-hydroxybenzoic acid. Preservative typically found in many water-based cosmetics, such as creams, lotions, shampoos and bath products. Also used as a food additive.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C10H12O3
Molecular Mass
180.20050
Charge
0
SMILES
CCCOC(=O)c1ccc(O)cc1
InChI
InChI=1S/C10H12O3/c1-2-7-13-10(12)8-3-5-9(11)6-4-8/h3-6,11H,2,7H2,1H3
InChIKey
QELSKZZBTMNZEB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Alternative Names

  • 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid propyl ester
  • 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid, propyl ester
  • n-Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
  • n-Propyl p-hydroxybenzoate
  • n-propyl paraben
  • p-Hydroxybenzoic acid propyl ester
  • p-Hydroxybenzoic propyl ester
  • p-Hydroxypropyl benzoate
  • p-Oxybenzoesaeurepropylester
  • propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
  • Propyl p-hydroxybenzoate
  • propyl paraben
  • Propyl parahydroxybenzoate

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional Identifiers

DRON_00010000
34706
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CHEBI:32063

Additional References

Wikipedia:Propylparaben

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