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| Product Name: | Methyl paraben |
| Synonyms: | Methyl 4-Hydroxybenzoate |
| CAS Nr.: | 99-76-3 |
| EINECS: | 202-785-7 |
| Molecular Formula: | C8H8O3 |
| Molecular Weight: | 152.15 |
| Chemical Structure: |
| Appearance: | White crystalline |
| Physical State: | Solid |
| Solubility: | Soluble in water (2.5 g/l) at 25° C, benzene (slightly soluble), carbon tetrachloride (slightly soluble), ethanol, ether, acetone, DMSO, methanol, warm oil (25 g/l), and warm glycerol (1 g/70 ml). |
| Storage: | Store at 4° C |
| Melting Point: | 125-128° C (lit.) |
| Boiling Point: | 270-280° C |
| Density: | 1.38 g/cm3 at 20° C |
| Refractive Index: | n20D 1.55 (Predicted) |
Specification
| Product Name | Assay | Quality Standard |
| Methyl paraben | ≥ 99.0% | USP32 / BP2008 |
Application
Methyl paraben is mainly used as antiseptics in food stuff, medicine and cosmetics.
It can also be used in feed as antiseptics.
Packing
25kg/fiber drum with double PE bags inside, or as per customer request