Chemistry:Isopropylparaben

Isopropylparaben

Names
Preferred IUPAC name Propan-2-yl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Other names Isopropyl 4-hydroxybenzoate; Isopropyl p-hydroxybenzoate
Identifiers
CAS Number	4191-73-5 N
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChEMBL	ChEMBL2333962
ChemSpider	18995
EC Number	224-069-3
KEGG	C20343
PubChem CID	20161
UNII	A6EOX47QK0
InChI InChI=1S/C10H12O3/c1-7(2)13-10(12)8-3-5-9(11)6-4-8/h3-7,11H,1-2H3 Key: CMHMMKSPYOOVGI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CC(C)OC(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)O
Properties
Chemical formula	C10H12O3
Molar mass	180.203 g·mol−1
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Isopropylparaben is a paraben.

Synthesis

Isopropylparaben has been prepared via the stepwise addition of isopropanol, thionyl chloride, and p-hydroxybenzoic acid at low temperature, followed by heating the reaction mixture.

External links

• Final amended report on the safety assessment of Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Isopropylparaben, Butylparaben, Isobutylparaben, and Benzylparaben as used in cosmetic products