n-Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate is used as antimicrobial preservatives in pharmaceuticals, foods, cosmetics and shampoos. It is widely used as preservatives in personal care products like creams, lotions and bath products. Further, it is used as a food additive. Its derivative, sodium propyl p-hydroxybenzoate is used as an anti-fungal preservation agent.
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Applications
n-Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate is used as antimicrobial preservatives in pharmaceuticals, foods, cosmetics and shampoos. It is widely used as preservatives in personal care products like creams, lotions and bath products. Further, it is used as a food additive. Its derivative, sodium propyl p-hydroxybenzoate is used as an anti-fungal preservation agent.
Solubility
Soluble in propylene glycol, ethanol, ether, acetone, methanol anddimethyl sulfoxide. Slightly soluble in glycerin. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases and alkali metals.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Barberis, C. L.; Landa, M. F.; Barberis, M. G.; Giaj-Merlera, G.; Dalcero, A. M.; Magnoli, C. E. Hydrolytic enzymes production by Aspergillus section Nigri in presence of butylated hydroxyanisole and propyl paraben on peanut meal extract agar. Rev. Iberoam. Micol. 2014, 31 (2), 131-136.
- Albunia, A. R.; Guerra, G. Spectroscopic Investigation of Guest-Guest Interactions in the Nanoporous-Crystalline delta and epsilon Forms of Syndiotactic Polystyrene. J. Phys. Chem. C 2014, 118 (22), 11774-11783.