Phenylparaben

Uses

Phenyl 4-Hydroxybenzoate is a substance for the production of stable exenatide preparations for treating diabetes and obesity. Investigation of drug partition property in artificial sebum for the targeted delivery of therapeutic agent into the hair and sebaceous follicles. In vitro and molecular docking studies on the side chains of parabens as modulators of antiandrogenic activities.

Flammability and Explosibility

Not classified

Contact allergens

This substance is one of the parabens family. Parabens are esters formed by p-hydroxybenzoic acid and an alcohol. They are largely used as biocides in cosmetics and toiletries, medicaments, or food. They have synergistic power with other biocides. Parabens can induce allergic contact dermatitis, mainly in chronic dermatitis and wounded skin.