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PROPYL P-HYDROXYBENZOATE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-01-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
  • Medication
Universal entry(ies)
C10H1203
formula, see observation
DEF

Colorless crystals or white powder; slightly soluble in water; soluble in alcohol, ether and acetone; m.p. 95-98°C. Low toxicity ... Uses: Medicine; food preservative; fungicide; mold control in sausage casings.

OBS

Chemical formula: C10H12O3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C10H1203
formula, see observation
DEF

Poudre blanche ou cristaux incolores, peu solubles dans l'eau, employés comme antiseptique, antifongique et bactéricide alimentaire.

OBS

D'après le Lexique technique des produits chimiques, 1978, v. 3, p. 551, «propylparaben» serait une marque de commerce.

OBS

Interdit en France.

OBS

Formule chimique : C10H12O3

Key term(s)
  • propylium paroxybenzoicum

Spanish

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