Product name

Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate

Alias

Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate;4-Hydroxybenzoic acid propyl ester; tert-Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate; Hydroxybenzyl propyl ester; 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid propyl ester

CAS RN

94-13-3

EINECS No.

202-307-7

Molecular formula

C₁₀H₁₂O₃

Molecular weight

180.2005

Physical & Chemical properties

Property White crystalline, with a special odor. Propyl ester of para-hydroxybenzoic acid is a colorless fine crystal or white crystalline powder, almost odorless, slightly astringent
Dissolvability Soluble in ethanol, ether, acetone and other organic solvents, slightly soluble in water.

Uses

As an antibacterial preservative in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics