Methyl p-Hydroxybenzoate

1.This product is a white crystalline powder or colorless crystals. 2.It is freely soluble in alcohol, ether, acetone.

Chemical Name: Methyl p-Hydroxybenzoate              Trade Name: Methyl Paraben

Molecular Formula: C8H8O3                         Molecular Weight: 152.15

Structural Formula:

                                            

CAS#:  99-76-3

Physical and Chemical Properties: This product is a white crystalline powder or colorless crystals. It is freely soluble in alcohol, ether, acetone, and very slightly soluble in water. Its boiling point is 270-280°C.

Specification: BP  USP/NF

Quality Specification

Item	Standard
Appearance	Colorless crystals or white crystalline powder
Purity (on dry base )     %	99.0-100.5
Identification	Qualified
Appearance of Solution	Qualified
Acidity	Qualified
Related Substances	Qualified
Sulfate(So42)        % ≤	0.10
Residue             % ≤	0.10
Melting Point        °C	125-128
Organic Volatile impurities	Qualified

Usage: This product is mainly used as antiseptics in foodstuff, medicine and cosmetics. It can also be used in feed as antiseptics.

Package: Packed with cardboard drum. 25kg /cardboard drum with double PE inner bag (Φ36×46.5cm).

*Please contact us under special demand.

Methyl p-Hydroxybenzoate