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)

Year introduced: 1972(1971)

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Tree Number(s): D02.241.223.100.300.460, D02.241.511.390.460, D02.455.426.559.389.127.281.460, D02.455.426.559.389.657.410.460

MeSH Unique ID: D010226

Entry Terms:

• Paraben
• 4-Hydroxybenzoic Acids
• 4 Hydroxybenzoic Acids
• para-Hydroxybenzoic Acids
• para Hydroxybenzoic Acids

Previous Indexing:

• Benzoates (1966-1970)

Pharmacologic Action:

• Food Preservatives
• Preservatives, Pharmaceutical

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Hydroxybenzoates
Parabens

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