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Methylparaben
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Methylparaben |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | Methylparaben;Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate;Nipagin M |
| Chinese name | 对羟基苯甲酸甲酯 |
| Chinese synonyms | 尼泊金甲酯;羟苯甲酯 |
| Chemical category | Preservatives |
| CAS No. | 99-76-3 |
| EINECS No. | 202-785-7 |
| Molecular formula | C8H8O3 |
| Molecular weight | 152.15 |
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Technical indicators
Assay ≥99.0%; melting point 125–128°C; water ≤0.5%; heavy metals (as Pb) ≤10 ppm; residue on ignition ≤0.1%
Performance characteristics
White crystalline powder, slightly soluble in water, broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity
Application scenarios
Food preservative, cosmetic preservative, pharmaceutical preservative