propylparaben

noun

pro·​pyl·​par·​a·​ben -ˈpar-ə-ˌben How to pronounce propylparaben (audio)
: a crystalline ester C10H12O3 used as a preservative in pharmaceutical and cosmetic preparations

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“Propylparaben.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/propylparaben. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.

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