- Propylparaben
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This article is about this particular compound. For the class of hydroxybenzoate esters, including discussion on possible health effects, see paraben.
Propylparaben 
propyl 4-hydroxybenzoateOther names4-Hydroxybenzoesäurepropylester;
propyl paraben;
propyl p-hydroxybenzoate;
propyl parahydroxybenzoate;
nipasol;
E216Identifiers CAS number 94-13-3 
PubChem 7175 ChemSpider 6907 UNII Z8IX2SC1OH KEGG D01422 ChEMBL CHEMBL194014 Jmol-3D images Image 1 - O=C(OCCC)c1ccc(O)cc1
- InChI=1S/C10H12O3/c1-2-7-13-10(12)8-3-5-9(11)6-4-8/h3-6,11H,2,7H2,1H3
Key: QELSKZZBTMNZEB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1/C10H12O3/c1-2-7-13-10(12)8-3-5-9(11)6-4-8/h3-6,11H,2,7H2,1H3
Key: QELSKZZBTMNZEB-UHFFFAOYAD
Properties Molecular formula C10H12O3 Molar mass 180.2 g/mol Density 1.0630 g/cm^3 Melting point 96-99 °C
Related compounds Related compounds Paraben
Butylparaben
Ethylparaben
Methylparaben
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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. As a food additive, it has the E number E216.
Sodium propyl p-hydroxybenzoate, the sodium salt of propylparaben, a compound with formula Na(C3H7(C6H4COO)O), is also used similarly as a food additive and as an anti-fungal preservation agent. Its E number is E217.
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