Propyl Paraben
Propyl Paraben
· Type:Antioxidants
· CAS No:94-13-3
· Qty in 20' FCL:10MT
· Min. Order:1000KG
Specification
ITEM | SPECIFICATIONS |
Characters | White crystalline powder |
Purity (on dry base) % | 98.0-102.0 |
Acidity (PH) | 4.0-7.0 |
Melting point (°C) | 96-99 |
Sulfate (SO42-) | =<300 ppm |
Residue on Ignition (%) | =<0.10 |
Completeness of solution | Clear and transparent |
Organic volatile impurities | =<0.5 |
Loss on Drying (%) | =<0.5 |
Details
This article is about this particular compound. For the class of hydroxybenzoate esters, including discussion on possible health effects, see paraben
Propylparaben, the n-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.
Propyl ParabenCas No.:94-13-3Standard:USP28Assay:99.0~100.5%Colorless crystals or white crystalline powder ,freely soluble in alcohol and ether,but very slightly soluble in water.Propylparaben, the propyl ester of p-hydroxybenzoic acid, occurs as a natural substancefound 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 and lotions and some bath products.
