Description / Application
Methylparaben is a 4-hydroxybenzoate ester resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of 4-hydroxybenzoic acid with methanol. It is the most frequently used antimicrobial preservative in cosmetics. It occurs naturally in several fruits, particularly in blueberries. It has a role as an antifungal agent, a neuroprotective agent, an antimicrobial food preservative and a plant metabolite.
Identities
| Molecular Formula | C8H8O3 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 152.15 |
| MFCD | MFCD00002352 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | None |
| Hazard Statements | H412;H402;H411 |
| Precautionary Statements | P273;P501 |