Parabens

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)

Also Known As:

4 Hydroxybenzoic Acids; para Hydroxybenzoic Acids; 4-Hydroxybenzoic Acids; Paraben; para-Hydroxybenzoic Acids

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Food Preservatives
Preservatives, Pharmaceutical

Organic Chemicals: 133
- Hydrocarbons: 1713
  - Cyclic Hydrocarbons: 97
    - Aromatic Hydrocarbons: 291
      - Benzene Derivatives: 17
        Phenols: 677
        Hydroxybenzoates: 18
        Parabens: 323
        Benzoates: 426
        Hydroxybenzoates: 18
        Parabens: 323
- Carboxylic Acids: 973
  - Hydroxy Acids: 94
    - Hydroxybenzoates: 18
      - Parabens: 323
  - Carbocyclic Acids
    - Benzoates: 426
      - Hydroxybenzoates: 18
        Parabens: 323

isobutyl-4-hydroxybenzoate

Bio-Agent Context: Research Results