Product name : Propyl Hydroxybenzoate

IUPAC Name : propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate

Other name : propyl paraben;propyl p-hydroxybenzoate;propyl parahydroxybenzoate;nipasol;E number E216

CAS # : 94-13-3

Items                                 Properties
Molecular formula           C₁₀H₁₂O₃
Molar mass                      180.2 g/mol
Appearance                      White powder.
Odor                                   Odorless.
Solubility                            Insoluble in water. Soluble in alcohol.
Density                              1.06
Melting Point                    95 - 98C (203 - 208F)

Characteristics and Application :

Propylparaben, the 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.