Propylparaben

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KindExcipient
ClassPreservative (antimicrobial)
SynonymsPropyl parahydroxybenzoate, Nipasol, E216
Common uses / formsCo-preservative with methylparaben in syrups/suspensions; 0.01–0.05% w/w
PropertiesWhite powder; very slightly water-soluble, soluble in ethanol; broader antifungal, synergistic with methylparaben
CompendiaUSP, EP, BP, JP
Sourcing originsChina, India
Dominant inbound routeHormuz
Indicative price band$$ ($10–100 / kg)
Indicative lead timemedium (50–80 days)
NotesPaediatric/EU paraben restrictions apply; verify use levels
Indicative planning bands for reference/education — not supplier quotes. Sourcing routes reflect the dominant inbound lane to the Arab region.

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Cite as: AUPAM Experts' Office, Propylparaben — sourcing profile (Excipient) — AUPAM Data Bank, retrieved 2026-08-31, https://aupameo.org/datasets/databank/e-propylparaben.html