propylparaben
Sign in to savePropylparaben (also spelled propyl paraben) is the n-propyl ester of p-hydroxybenzoic acid. It occurs as a natural substance found in many plants and some insects. Additionally, it can be manufactured synthetically for use in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and foods. It is a member of the class of parabens and can be used as a preservative in many water-based cosmetics, such as creams, lotions, shampoos, and bath products. As a food additive, it has the E number E216.
Research
881 papers- Transgenerational inheritance of diminished ovarian reserve triggered by prenatal propylparaben exposure in mice.Nature communications · 2025
- Final amended report on the safety assessment of Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Isopropylparaben, Butylparaben, Isobutylparaben, and Benzylparaben as used in cosmetic products.International journal of toxicology · 2008
- Methylparaben and propylparaben promote bladder cancer invasion via MMP2 and PPARG modulation.Ecotoxicology and environmental safety · 2025
- Propylparaben Induces Reproductive Toxicity in Human Extravillous Trophoblast Cells via Apoptosis and Cell Cycle Pathways.Environment & health (Washington, D.C.) · 2024
- Propylparaben negatively impacts IN VITRO preimplantation mouse embryo development.Reproductive toxicology (Elmsford, N.Y.) · 2025
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- Pharmaceutical
- Chemical properties
- Synthesis
- Safety
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Propylparaben (also spelled propyl paraben) is the n-propyl ester of p-hydroxybenzoic acid. It occurs as a natural substance found in many plants and some insects. Additionally, it can be manufactured synthetically for use in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and foods. It is a member of the class of parabens and can be used as a preservative in many water-based cosmetics, such as creams, lotions, shampoos, and bath products. As a food additive, it has the E number E216.
'Sodium propyl p-hydroxybenzoate', the sodium salt of propylparaben, a compound with formula Na(C3H7(C6H4COO)O), is used similarly as a food additive and as an anti-fungal preservation agent. Its E number is E217.