Cosmetic ingredient

PROPYLPARABEN

PROPYLPARABEN is an ester formed from n-propyl alcohol and p-hydroxybenzoic acid. The combination of these two parts defines the specific chemical identity of this ingredient.

2D molecular structure

CAS number

94-13-3

EC number

202-307-7

Molecular formula

C10H12O3

Molecular weight

180.20

Chemical name

Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate

InChIKey

QELSKZZBTMNZEB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

PROPYLPARABEN: what it is

PROPYLPARABEN is an ester formed from n-propyl alcohol and p-hydroxybenzoic acid. The combination of these two parts defines the specific chemical identity of this ingredient.

PROPYLPARABEN: what it does in cosmetics

In cosmetic formulations, PROPYLPARABEN is classified as a preservative and a perfuming ingredient. These classifications describe two distinct uses in a composition: preserving the formula and contributing to the product's perfuming function.

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