Methyl Paraben
SUPELCO/47889 - PESTANAL®, analytical standard
Synonym: Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate; p-Hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl paraben; NIPAGIN
CAS Number: 99-76-3
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C8H8O3
Molecular Weight: 152.15
EC Number: 202-785-7
MDL Number: MFCD00002352
Linear Formula: HOC6H4CO2CH3
Product Type: Chemical
application(s) | cleaning products cosmetics food and beverages personal care |
CofA | current certificate can be downloaded |
format | neat |
grade | analytical standard |
InChI | 1S/C8H8O3/c1-11-8(10)6-2- |
InChI key | LXCFILQKKLGQFO-UHFFFAOYSA |
mp | 125-128 °C (lit.) |
packaging | ampule of 1000 mg |
product line | PESTANAL® |
Quality Level | 100 |
SMILES string | COC(=O)c1ccc(O)cc1 |
storage temp. | 2-30°C |
technique(s) | gas chromatography (GC): suitable |
HPLC: suitable |
Application: | Methyl paraben was used a preservative standard in commercial food products, during an experimental investigation, done to study the application of microemulsion electrokinetic chromatography (MEEKC), in detecting food preservatives. |
Application: | Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support. |
General description: | Methyl Paraben is a stable, non-volatile, methyl ester of p-hydroxybenzoic acid. It can find applications as a broad-spectrum antimicrobial preservative in foods, drugs and cosmetics. It is found to be noncarcinogenic and is highly effective against fungi like molds and yeast as well as bacteria. |
General description: | Methyl paraben is basically a methyl ester of p-hydroxybenzoic acid. It is non-toxic, and non-carcinogenic in nature. It is a stable, non-volatile compound and finds application as an anti-microbial preservative in foods, drugs and cosmetics. It is readily absorbed through the skin and gastrointestinal tract. Upon hydrolyzation, it is hydrolyzed to p-hydroxybenzoic acid, and the conjugates formed get rapidly excreted in the urine. |
Legal Information: | PESTANAL is a registered trademark of Sigma-Aldrich International GmbH |
Symbol | GHS09 |
Hazard statements | H411 |
Precautionary statements | P273 - P391 - P501 |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
Flash Point(F) | 334.4 °F |
Flash Point(C) | 168 °C |
mp | 125-128 °C (lit.) |
Storage Temp. | 2-30°C |
UNSPSC | 12164500 |