Propylparaben 94-13-3 CAS NO.94-13-3

propyl butex;Propyl Chemosept;PROPYL 4-HYDROXYBENZOATE;PROPYLIS PARAHYDROXYBENZOAS;PROPYLPARABEN;PROPYL P-HYDROXYBENZOATE;Propyl p-Jnydroxybenzoate;P-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID PROPYL ESTER

Propylparaben Chemical Properties

mp  95-98 °C(lit.)

bp  133°C
density  1.0630
refractive index  1.5050
FEMA  2951
storage temp.  0-6°C
Water Solubility  <0.1 g/100 mL at 12 ºC
Merck  14,7866
BRN  1103245
Stability: Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases.
CAS DataBase Reference 94-13-3(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference N-propyl-p-hydroxy-benzoate(94-13-3)
EPA Substance Registry System Benzoic acid, 4-hydroxy-, propyl ester(94-13-3)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes  Xi
Risk Statements  36/37/38
Safety Statements  26-24/25-36
WGK Germany  1

RTECS  DH2800000

HS Code  29182930
Hazardous Substances Data 94-13-3(Hazardous Substances Data)

Propylparaben Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties white crystalline powder
Usage An antimicrobial
General Description Colorless crystals or white powder or chunky white solid. Melting point 95-98°C. Odorless or faint aromatic odor. Low toxicity, Tasteless (numbs the tongue). pH: 6.5-7.0 (slightly acidic) in solution.
Air & Water Reactions Water soluble [Hawley].
Reactivity Profile Maximum stability of Propylparaben occurs at a pH of 4 to 5. Incompatible with alkalis and iron salts. Also incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong acids .
Fire Hazard Flash point data for Propylparaben are not available; however, Propylparaben is probably combustible.