Is Propylparaben Natural?

Q: Is Propylparaben natural?

Propylparaben has a Natural Origin Index (NOI) of 0.00 (scale 0–1) per ISO 16128. Propylparaben is synthesized from petrochemical feedstocks, resulting in a Natural Origin Index (NOI) of 0.0. An NOI of 0.00 means 0% of its molecular mass is traceable to a natural, renewable source.

Learn about Propylparaben — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.

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INCI NamePropylparaben

IUPAC Namepropyl 4-hydroxybenzoate

FormulaC10H12O3

PubChem CID7175 ↗

FunctionPreservative

FeedstockThe primary commercial feedstock for

Chemical Structure

Learn about Propylparaben — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.

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Quick Facts

INCI NamePropylparaben
IUPAC Namepropyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Molecular FormulaC10H12O3
PubChem CID7175 ↗
FunctionsPreservative
Primary FeedstockThe primary commercial feedstock for propylparaben synthesis originates from petrochemical sources. Specifically, p-hydroxybenzoic acid, a key intermediate, is typically derived from toluene or phenol, both of which are products of petroleum refining.
NOI Score0.0 / 1.0
Tier100% Petroleum

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Learn about Propylparaben — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.

References

1ISO 16128-2:2017 — Guidelines on technical definitions and criteria for natural and organic cosmetic ingredients and products — Part 2. ISO, Geneva.
2Propylparaben. National Center for Biotechnology Information. PubChem CID 7175. pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov ↗