| Formule |
CAS |
| C10H12O3 |
94-13-3 |
Background
Propyl-4-hydroxybenzoate (propyl paraben) along with the other esters of p-hydroxybenzoate (parabens) are the most widely used preservatives in food, drugs, and cosmetics.
Synonyms
Chemoside PK
Nipasol
4-Hydroxybenzoic acid propyl ester
Propyl Chemosept
Propyl-4-hydroxybenzoate
Propyl-p-hydroxybenzoate
Propylparaben
Propyl Parasept
Solbrol P
UsesCosmetics
Food (salad dressings, mayonnaise, spiced sauces, mustard, frozen dairy products, baked products)
Topical medications
Cross-ReactionsParabens
Hydroquinone monobenzylether
Para group of compounds
Unusual Reactions
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Referenties
| 1. |
Schamberg, I.L., Allergic contact
dermatitis to methyl and propyl paraben. Archives of
Dermatology, 1967. 95(6): p. 626-8. |
| 2. |
Rastogi, S.C., et al., Contents of
methyl-, ethyl-, propyl-, butyl- and benzylparaben in cosmetic
products. Contact Dermatitis, 1995. 32(1): p. 28-30. |
Author(s):
dr. Jan R. Mekkes. Dermatologist, Amsterdam UMC.
ICD10:
L23.9