Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate is a widely used ingredient in cosmetics, personal care, and skincare formulations. Depending on its function, it may serve as a moisturizer, preservative, emulsifier, or active ingredient to enhance the overall effectiveness and performance of a product.
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Iodopropynyl Butyl Carbamate (IPBC) is a water-soluble preservative used globally in the paints & coatings, wood preservatives, personal care, and cosmetics industries. IPBC is a member of the carbamate family of biocides. IPBC was invented in the 1970s and has a long history of effective use as an antifungal technology.
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Preferred IUPAC name
3-Iodoprop-2-yn-1-yl butylcarbamate | |
Other names
3-Iodo-2-propynyl N-butylcarbamate; 3-Iodo-2-propynyl butylcarbamate; Iodocarb
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3D model (JSmol)
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Abbreviations | IPBC |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.054.188 |
PubChem CID
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CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
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Properties | |
C8H12INO2 | |
Molar mass | 281.093 g·mol−1 |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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