Propylparaben

Cat. No.: IBDI-430701

Propylparaben (Propyl parahydroxybenzoate) is an antimicrobial preservative which can be produced naturally by plants and bacteria. Propylparaben is prevalently used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and foods. Propylparaben disrupts antral follicle growth and steroidogenic function by altering the cell-cycle, apoptosis, and steroidogenesis pathways. Propylparaben also decreases sperm number and motile activity in rats.

Product Details

Target	Endogenous Metabolite | Bacterial | Apoptosis
Molecular Weight	180.20
Appearance	Solid
Synonyms	Propyl parahydroxybenzoate, Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
SMILES	O=C(OCCC)C1=CC=C(O)C=C1
Structure Classification	Phenols>Monophenols
Purity	98.93%

Storage & Handling

Shipping	Room temperature in continental US. May vary elsewhere.
Storage	Powder: -20°C/3 years; 4°C/2 years In solvent: -80°C/6 months; -20°C/1 month
Regulatory Status	This product is for RESEARCH USE ONLY and is not intended for therapeutic or diagnostic use.