Propylparaben CAS 94-13-3 Propyl paraben

Propylparaben

Name	Propylparaben
Synonyms	Propyl paraben; Propyl p-hydroxybenzoate; Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate; p-Hydroxybenzoic acid propyl ester
Molecular Structure
Molecular Formula	C10H12O3
Molecular Weight	180.20
CAS Registry Number	94-13-3
EC Number	202-307-7

Uses:

1. Pharmaceutical field: Medicinal antibacterial preservatives used in ointments, detergents, liquid preparations, etc. 

    To prevent microbial contamination of the preparations.

2‌. Food field: Food sterilization and preservative, inhibits the growth of mold and yeast, used for preservation of soy sauce, vinegar, baked goods, etc.

3. In the field of cosmetics, preservatives are commonly used in cosmetic systems to extend product shelf life and adapt to oil-based formulation systems.

4. Testing field: As a reference substance for analysis, it is used as a standard substance for detecting the content of preservatives in cosmetics and food.

5. Industrial field: Used as a mold inhibitor for lubricants, adhesives, and coatings, and also as an intermediate in organic synthesis 

    to participate in the synthesis of fine chemicals.