Product Name: Methylparaben
Synonyms: NIPAGIN;NIPAGIN PLAIN;P-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID METHYL ESTER;RARECHEM AL BF 0098;4-hydroxy-benzoicacimethylester;Abiol;Aseptoform;Benzoic acid, p-hydroxy-, methyl ester
CAS: 99-76-3
MF: C8H8O3
MW: 152.15

EINECS: 202-785-7

Melting point 125-128 °C(lit.)
Boiling point 298.6 °C
density 1,46g/cm
FEMA 2710
Fp 280°C
storage temp. 0-6°C
Water Solubility Slightly soluble in water.
FreezingPoint 131℃
Merck 14,6107
Chemical properties White needle crystal; Slightly soluble in water, easily soluble in ethanol, ether, acetone and other organic solvents.
Application
Antioxidants.
Antimicrobial agents for medicine and organic synthesis.
Anti-mildew in food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries.
As a preservative antiseptic agents in the pharmaceutical industry, also for organic synthesis and food, spices, film and other preservative additives.
Similar products produced by similar production methods, like ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate (paraben B) and propyl p-hydroxybenzoate (Nepalese c), are also disinfectant preservatives.The products are irritating to the skin.