| Propyl Paraben |
| Chemical name: |
Propyl P-Hydroxybenzoate |
| Trade Name: |
Propyl Paraben |
| CAS Number: |
94-13-3 |
| Molecular Formula: |
C 10 H 12 O 3 |
| Molecular Weight: |
180.20 |
| Structural Formula: |
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| Physical and Chemical Properties: |
It is white crystalline and easily dissolved in alcohol and ether, but not dissolved in water. Its relative density (d102 4) is 1.0630 and index of refraction is (nD102) 1.5050. |
| Specifications: |
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Item
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Specification
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BP2000
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USP24/NF19
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| Characters |
Colorless crystals or white Crystalline powder |
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| Appearance of Solution |
Clear |
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| Identification |
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Meets USP24/NF19 Standard |
| Melting Point |
95-98°C |
95-98°C |
| Acidity |
0.1mg/g max |
0.1mg/g max |
| Loss on drying |
0.5% max |
0.5% max |
| Sulphated Ash |
0.1% max |
0.1% max |
| Residue |
0.05% max |
0.05% max |
| Heavy Metal |
10 ppm max |
10 ppm max |
| Related Substance |
Ultraviolet at 254nm passed |
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| organic Volatile Impurities |
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Meets USP24/NF19 Standard |
| Assay |
99.0% - 100.5% |
99.0% - 100.5% |
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| Usage: |
This product is mainly used as antiseptics in foodstuff, medicine and cosmetics. It can also be used in feed as antiseptics.
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| Packing: |
10kgs or 25kgs cardboard drum. It is also packed in carton containing 20 plastic bags, 1 kg per bag. |