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Propylparaben

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid propyl ester, Propyl paraben

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Linear Formula:
HOC6H4CO2CH2CH2CH3
CAS Number:
94-13-3
Molecular Weight:
180.20
Beilstein:
1103245
MDL number:
MFCD00002354
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329750996
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

parabens

manufacturer/tradename

USP

mp

95-98 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

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

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Propylparaben USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Propylparaben Sodium
  • Bacteriostatic Sodium Chloride Injection
  • Chlorambucil Tablets
  • Dexamethasone Oral Solution
  • Aripiprazole Tablets
  • Butylparaben

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Hazard Statements

H412

Precautionary Statements

P273 - P501

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 3

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

356.0 °F

Flash Point(C)

180 °C

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