Definition: Methyl, propyl, butyl, and ethyl esters of p-hydroxybenzoic acid. They have been approved by the FDA as antimicrobial agents for foods and pharmaceuticals. (From Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, 11th ed, p872)
D25-26 qualif
Other names para-Hydroxybenzoic Acids; 4-Hydroxybenzoic Acids; para Hydroxybenzoic Acids; 4 Hydroxybenzoic Acids
propylparaben [ Bayer D 206,3(or 4)-hydroxybenzoic acid propyl ester,4-hydroxybenzoic acid propyl ester,Nipazol,PEPH,p-hydroxybenzoic acid propyl ester,propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate,propyl p-hydroxybenzoate,propylparaben, monosodium salt ] RN given refers to cpd with hydroxy group locant in position 4; structure
