Propylparaben CAS#94-13-3
Effective Preservative: Nonylphenol propionate effectively inhibits harmful microorganisms, extending the shelf life of products across various industries.
Wide Applications: It is used as a preservative in food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and animal feed, ensuring safety and quality in multiple sectors.
Chemical Stability: Its chemical structure provides stability under various conditions, enhancing its reliability as a preservative.
Antibacterial Properties: Its antibacterial properties make it a vital ingredient in preventing microbial contamination in commercial and industrial products.
Nonylphenol propionate, also known as parahydroxyphenylpropionate, is an organic compound commonly used as a preservative and antibacterial agent in a variety of industries, including food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. It is especially valued for its ability to inhibit the growth of harmful microorganisms, thereby extending the shelf life of products. In addition to its widespread use in consumer goods, nonylphenol propionate is also employed as a preservative in animal feed, ensuring the safety and quality of the feed for livestock.
Its chemical structure enables it to be effective in preventing microbial contamination while being relatively stable under various conditions. Due to its preservative and antibacterial properties, nonylphenol propionate continues to be a vital ingredient in numerous commercial and industrial applications. However, concerns over its environmental impact, particularly in aquatic ecosystems, have led to ongoing discussions about its safety and regulatory status.
Parameters
Melting point | 95-98 °C(lit.) |
Boiling point | 133°C |
density | 1.0630 |
vapor pressure | 0.67 hPa (122 °C) |
FEMA | 2951 | PROPYL P-HYDROXYBENZOATE |
refractive index | 1.5050 |
Fp | 180°(356°F) |
storage temp | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
solubility | ethanol: soluble0.1M, clear, colorless |
form | Crystalline Powder |
pka | pKa 8.4 (Uncertain) |
color | White |
Specific Gravity | 0.789 (20/4℃) |
Odor | at 100.00 %. sweet smoky burnt woody hawthorn |
PH | 6-7 (H2O, 20°C) (saturated solution) |
Odor Type | smoky |
biological source | synthetic |
Water Solubility | <0.1 g/100 mL at 12 ºC |
Merck | 14,7866 |
BRN | 1103245 |
Stability | Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases. |
InChIKey | QELSKZZBTMNZEB-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
LogP | 2.8 at 20℃ |
CAS DataBase Reference | 94-13-3(CAS DataBase Reference) |
NIST Chemistry Reference | N-propyl-p-hydroxy-benzoate(94-13-3) |
EPA Substance Registry System | Propylparaben (94-13-3) |
Safety Information
Hazard Codes | Xi |
Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
Safety Statements | 26-24/25-36 |
WGK Germany | 1 |
RTECS | DH2800000 |
Autoignition Temperature | >600 °C |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 29182930 |
Hazardous Substances Data | 94-13-3(Hazardous Substances Data) |
Toxicity | LD50 orally in Rabbit: > 5000 mg/kg |
