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).
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Methyl p-Hydroxybenzoate
