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Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate

≥99%

Synonym(s):

4-Hydroxybenzoic acid propyl ester, Propyl paraben

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Linear Formula:
HOC6H4CO2CH2CH2CH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
180.20
Beilstein:
1103245
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.21

Quality Level

Assay

≥99%

form

solid

mp

95-98 °C (lit.)

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)

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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).


Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

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

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Simultaneous Determination of p-Hydroxybenzoate Preservatives in Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Formulations.
Bajaj A and John C.
Asian Journal of Research in Chemistry, 8(6), 394-398 (2015)
Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate.
Zhou Y, et al.
Acta Crystallographica Section E, Structure Reports Online, 66(2), o485-o485 (2010)
Extraction of endocrine disrupting compound propylparaben from water by emulsion liquid membrane using trioctylphosphine oxide as carrier.
Chaouchi S and Hamdaoui O
Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry (Amsterdam, Netherlands), 22, 296-305 (2015)
Synthesis of Propylparaben Catalyzed by Acidic Ionic Liquid.
Yanxian H and Jinlan S.
Guangdong Chemical Industry, 3, 007-007 (2013)
Michelle P Dvores et al.
Langmuir : the ACS journal of surfaces and colloids, 28(17), 6978-6984 (2012-03-29)
This study presents a method for one-step formation of poly(ethylene oxide) nanofibers incorporating nanoparticles of a poorly water-soluble compound. Using the new method reported here, nanofiber-nanoparticle composites are fabricated in one step by electrospinning of an oil-in-water microemulsion, in which

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