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n-Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: A10180.30
250 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals
n-Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: A10180.30
250 g, Each
Quantity
Catalog number: A10180.30
also known as A10180-30
Price (EUR)
40,32 Online price
44,80
Each
Quantity
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS
94-13-3
IUPAC Name
propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Molecular Formula
C10H12O3
InChI Key
QELSKZZBTMNZEB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CCCOC(=O)C1=CC=C(O)C=C1
Specifications
Specification SheetAppearance (Color)
White to pale cream
Melting Point (clear melt)
95-100?C
Form
Powder or crystalline powder
Identification (FTIR)
Conforms
Assay (GC)
≥99.0%
Description
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Safety and Handling
Classification of the substance or mixture
CLP classification - Regulation(EC) No 1272/2008
Chronic aquatic toxicity
Category 3
Hazard Statements
H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
EU Specific Hazard Statements
May form combustible dust concentrations in air
Precautionary Statements
P273 - Avoid release to the environment
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant