Also known as: Propylhydroxybenzoate; Nipasol; Propagin
Propyl Paraben (Propylhydroxybenzoate) is a widely used pharmaceutical preservative and antimicrobial excipient. Manufactured by Mediocon Inc at its GMP-certified facility in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India, it is supplied in IP/BP/EP/USP grade for use as a preservative in oral, topical, and parenteral formulations. CAS No: 94-13-3.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 94-13-3 |
| Molecular Formula | C10H12O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 180.20 g/mol |
| Grade | IP / BP / EP / USP |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Preservative / Antimicrobial Excipient |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in ethanol, sparingly soluble in water. |
| Assay | NLT 98.0% |
| Loss on Drying | NMT 0.5% |
| Heavy Metals | NMT 20 ppm |
| Residue on Ignition | NMT 0.1% |
| Microbial Limits | Complies with pharmacopoeia |
| Identification | IR, HPLC Compliant |
| Mfg Date | MAR 2026 |
| Exp Date | FEB 2031 |
| Packing | 25 kg HDPE drums / as per requirement |