Propylparaben
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Description
Colorless crystals or white powder. Propylparaben is used as a preservative and fungicide in paints.
Synonyms and Related Terms
propyl-4-hydroxybenzoate; Nipasol M; Solbrol P; Propyl Parasept
Other Properties
Soluble in ethanol, ether, acetone. Slightly soluble in boiling water.
| Composition | C10H12O3 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 94-13-3 |
| Melting Point | 95-98 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 180.2 |
Hazards and Safety
Contact may cause irritation.
Fisher Scientific: MSDS
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 8051
- Michael McCann, Artist Beware, Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979