Methylparaben CAS#99-76-3
CAS Number: 99-76-3
Chemical Formula: C8H8O3
Synonyms:
NIPAGIN;NIPAGIN PLAIN
P-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID METHYL ESTER
RARECHEM AL BF 0098;
Appearance: White power
HS Code:29182930
MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity): 1 FCL (Full Container Load)
Products Description of Methylparaben CAS#99-76-3
Methylparaben is a colorless small crystal or white crystalline powder, with almost no odor or a faint burnt smell. As a member of the paraben family of preservatives, it is one of the most widely used preservatives in cosmetics and personal care products at present. Regarding its safety, there is a clear consensus among the scientific community and regulatory agencies, but it also comes with some controversies. Due to the safety controversies, there are strict concentration limits on its usage worldwide.
Parameters
Melting point | 125-128 °C (lit.) |
Boiling point | 298.6 °C |
density | 1,46g/cm |
vapor pressure | 0.000005 hPa (20 °C) |
FEMA | 2710 | METHYL P-HYDROXYBENZOATE |
refractive index | 1.4447 (estimate) |
Fp | 280°C |
storage temp. | room temp |
solubility | ethanol: soluble0.1M, clear, colorless |
pka | pKa 8.15(H2O,t =20.0) (Uncertain) |
form | Crystalline Powder |
color | White to almost white |
Odor | odorless or faint char. odor, sl. burning taste |
PH | 5.8 (H2O, 20°C) (saturated solution) |
biological source | synthetic |
Water Solubility | Slightly soluble in water. |
FreezingPoint | 131℃ |
Merck | 14,6107 |
BRN | 509801 |
Stability: | Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases. |
InChIKey | LXCFILQKKLGQFO-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
LogP | 1.98 at 20℃ |
CAS DataBase Reference | 99-76-3(CAS DataBase Reference) |
NIST Chemistry Reference | Benzoic acid, 4-hydroxy-, methyl ester(99-76-3) |
EPA Substance Registry System | Methylparaben (99-76-3) |
Safety Information
Hazard Codes | Xi,Xn |
Risk Statements | 36/37/38-20/21/22-36 |
Safety Statements | 26-36-24/25-39 |
RIDADR | UN 2769 |
WGK Germany | 1 |
RTECS | DH2450000 |
Autoignition Temperature | >600 °C |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 29182930 |
Hazardous Substances Data | 99-76-3(Hazardous Substances Data) |
Product Application of Methylparaben CAS#99-76-3
Methylparaben exhibits excellent antibacterial and antifungal properties, effectively inhibiting the growth of bacteria, molds, and yeasts, thereby extending the shelf life of products. It is mainly used in the following areas:
Cosmetics, personal care products, perfumes: basic preservative, often used in combination with Propylparaben (restricted by EU / multi-country residence cosmetics regulations)
Food: sauces, beverages, pastries for preservation and freshness, with compliant dosage limits
Pharmaceutical preparations: eye drops, ointments, oral liquids as antibacterial additives
Industry: cosmetic raw materials, water-based systems for preservation
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