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methyl-hydroxybenzoate

METHYL HYDROXYBENZOATE

CAS No. 99-76-3
Molecular Weight 152.15 g/mol
Molecular Formula C8H8O3
Agency BP/USP
Key Attributes DMF Support Available COA / TDS / MSDS Multi-Compendial

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Abstract

Methylparaben (methyl paraben) one of the parabens, is a preservative with the chemical formula CH3(C6H4(OH)COO). It is the methyl ester of p-hydroxybenzoic acid. It occurs as a white or almost white, crystalline powder. It is Very slightly soluble in water, freely soluble in ethanol and in methanol.

Use & Application

In the cosmetics and personal care industry, methyl hydroxybenzoate is utilized to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria and fungi, thereby extending the shelf life of products such as lotions, creams, shampoos, and makeup. It is also employed in the pharmaceutical industry to preserve the integrity and stability of medications, particularly in topical and liquid formulations. Additionally, in the food industry, methyl hydroxybenzoate acts as a preservative to inhibit microbial growth in packaged foods.

Certifications

We manufacture Bulk Drugs / API, Excipients, Pharmaceuticals (IP/BP/USP/NF/Ph. Eur, JP/ CP), Speciality Chemicals(Pure/AR/ACS), Mineral Fortifiers, Food Chemical Codex (FCC) and Flavour chemicals. Our manufacturing facility is cGMP, GLP, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22000, ISO/IEC 17025, FSSC 22000, FSSAI, Kosher, HALAL, EXCiPACT, WC, COPP, WHO-GMP and WC certified. We are also REACH registered for export to European countries.


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