P53357

Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate

≥99%

• Synonym(s): 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid propyl ester, Propyl paraben
• Linear Formula: HOC₆H₄CO₂CH₂CH₂CH₃
• CAS Number: 94-13-3
• Molecular Weight: 180.20
• Beilstein: 1103245
• EC Number: 202-307-7
• MDL number: MFCD00002354
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• PubChem Substance ID: 57654533
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• Quality Level: 200
• Assay: ≥99%
• form: solid
• mp: 95-98 °C (lit.)
• functional group: ester
• SMILES string: CCCOC(=O)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
• InChI key: QELSKZZBTMNZEB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Gene Information: rat ... Ar(24208)

Description

General description

Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (PHB), is a p-hydroxybenzoate derivative. It can be prepared by reacting p-hydroxybenzoic acid with n-propanol in the presence of an acidic ionic liquid.It crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c.It is reported to be an endocrine disrupting compound.

Application

• Photostabilization of papaverine hydrochloride solutions.: This study investigates the use of Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate to enhance the photostability of papaverine hydrochloride solutions. The research highlights the efficacy of Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate as a preservative, providing insights into its potential applications in pharmaceuticals where light-induced degradation of compounds is a concern. The findings are significant for improving the shelf life and stability of medicinal solutions (Piotrowska K et al., 2010).

Safety Information

• Hazard Statements: H412
• Precautionary Statements: P273 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Aquatic Chronic 3
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 356.0 °F
• Flash Point(C): 180 °C
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves