Methylparaben

Aliase: Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate

CAS No.: 99-76-3

MF: C8H8O3

MM: 152.15

EC No.: 202-785-7

MP: 125-128oC

Appearnace: white crystals

InChI=1S/C8H8O3/c1-11-8(10)6-2-4-7(9)5-3-6/h2-5,9H,1H3

Methylparaben is an anti-fungal agent often used in a variety of cosmetics and personal-care products. It is also used as a food preservative.