
thumb|150 px|General chemical structure of a paraben(a para-hydroxybenzoate)where R = an alkyl group
thumb|150 px|General chemical structure of a paraben(a para-hydroxybenzoate)where R = an alkyl group
Parabens are organic compounds that are commonly used as preservatives in cosmetic and pharmaceutical products. They are esters of parahydroxybenzoic acid (also known as 4-hydroxybenzoic acid).
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