Propylparaben
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Propylparaben
IUPAC name	propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Other names	propyl paraben; propyl p-hydroxybenzoate; propyl parahydroxybenzoate; nipasol; E number E216
Identifiers
CAS number	[94-13-3]
PubChem	7175
SMILES	CCCOC(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)O
Properties
Molecular formula	C10H12O3
Molar mass	180.2 g/mol
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox references

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.

See also

• Methylparaben
• Ethylparaben
• Butylparaben

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