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Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate

≥99%, solid

Synonym(s):

4-Hydroxybenzoic acid propyl ester, Propyl paraben

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Linear Formula:
HOC6H4CO2CH2CH2CH3
CAS Number:
94-13-3
Molecular Weight:
180.20
NACRES:
NA.21
PubChem Substance ID:
57654533
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
EC Number:
202-307-7
MDL number:
MFCD00002354
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1103245
Assay:
≥99%
Form:
solid
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Product Name

Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, ≥99%

Quality Segment

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)

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).


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hcodes

H412

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 3

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

356.0 °F

flash_point_c

180 °C

ppe

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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