Methylparaben
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Molecular Structure
Detailed Description
Methylparaben
CAS#:99-76-3
Appearance: White powder with special odour
Assay(%): 99.0-100.5%
Loss on drying(%): ≤0.5%
Ashes(%): ≤0.10%
Melting point(℃): 125-128℃
Acidity: 4.0-7.0
Residue on ignition(%): ≤0.10
Organic volatile impurities: ≤0.50
Applications
With its broad-spectrum antibacterial activity, it has ability that the low concentrations, broad-spectrum efficient, economy, security, and long useful-life ,compare with the traditional products (such as: sodium benzoate). As a preservative it is widely used in cosmetics, medicine, food and other industrial products. The materials can be used alone, and also can be compounded with other Nipagin esters to get a better preservative effect. It also can be compatible with various components in the cosmetics.

- Methylparaben