Methylparaben CAS 99-76-3 Methyl paraben

Methylparaben

Name	Methylparaben
Synonyms	Methyl paraben; Methyl p-hydroxybenzoate; Methyl Parasept; Methyl Butex; Methaben; Metaben
Molecular Structure
Molecular Formula	C8H8O3
Molecular Weight	152.15
CAS Registry Number	99-76-3
EC Number	202-785-7
FEMA	2710

Uses:

1.In the pharmaceutical field, it is used as a preservative and fungicide for pharmaceuticals, as a pharmaceutical excipient 

to inhibit microbial growth and ensure the stability of the formulation.

2.Fragrance field: it can be used as a preservative additive for spices, and can also be used as a blending component of 

essence formula in food and daily chemical essence.

3.Anti corrosion field: commonly used antibacterial and preservative agents in the food, cosmetics, and feed industries, 

with strong inhibitory effects on mold and yeast.

4.Research field: As a pharmaceutical secondary standard substance and certification reference substance, 

used for liquid and gas chromatography analysis calibration.

5.In the industrial field, organic synthesis intermediates are used to prepare other fine chemicals and can also 

be used for anti mold treatment of adhesives, coatings, and textiles.