Methylparaben

[ Synonyms ] Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
[ CAS No. ] 99-76-3
[ Molecular Formula ] C8H8O3
[ Molecular Weight ] 152.15
[ Melting point ] 125-128 °C(lit.)
[ Boiling point ] 298.6 °C
[ Density ] 1,46g/cm
[ Appearance ]  White Crystalline Powder
[ Application ] 
1.Antioxidants.
2.Antimicrobial agents for medicine and organic synthesis.
3.Anti-mildew in food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries.
4.As a preservative antiseptic agents in the pharmaceutical industry, also for organic synthesis and food,
spices, film and other preservative additives.
5.Ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate (paraben B) and propyl p-hydroxybenzoate (Nepalese c), are also disinfectant
preservatives.
About Methylparaben
Methylparaben is used as an antiseptic and bactericide for pharmaceuticals in the pharmaceutical industry. It is also used as an anti-corrosion additive for organic synthesis and food, spices, film, etc. The similar products produced by similar production methods, such as ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate (paraben) and propyl p-hydroxybenzoate (paraben), are also disinfectant antiseptics. This product is irritating to the skin.
Methylparaben has a broad-spectrum antibacterial effect, has a strong inhibitory effect on Gram-positive, negative bacteria, yeasts and molds, has a low concentration, is safe and economical, and has a long validity period.