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Reaction products of paraformaldehyde with 2-hydroxypropylamine (3:2) (MBO) is also known as MBO.

This is a synthetic formaldehyde-releasing preservative compound formed from the reaction of paraformaldehyde with 2-hydroxypropylamine, commonly referred to as MBO. It is used in cosmetic and industrial products subject to regulatory limits on releasable formaldehyde content.

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