Isopropylparaben Explained

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.^[1]

External links

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

Notes and References

1. Sunbin Lu, Qiao Zhou and Shitao Zhou, “A process for preparing isopropyl p-hydroxybenzoate”, Chinese Patent 103,420,841 A 20131204 (2013)