METHYL PARABEN

OTHER NAMES

• Methyl paraben oyher names Methyl pera hydroxy benzoate

CHARACTERISTICS

• A famous preservative agent
• Colorless or white granulated powder
• Odorless or with a very light odor
• Sour in taste

SOLUBILITY

• Easily soluble in ether and alcohol
• Less soluble in benzene, carbon tetra chloride ,and water

MELTING POINT

125.0 TO 128.0 ⁰C

GRADES

• U S P, F- C –C grades

PRECAUTION

• Food material should not contain more than one percent of methyl paraben

methyl paraben uses

• Used as a preserving agent in many food and cosmetic products.