Methyl Paraben
Product Description
| Product | Methyl Paraben |
| CAS | 99-76-3 |
| Formula | CH3OOCC6H4OH |
| Synonym | 4-hydroxybenzoic acid, methyl ester, Benzoic acid, 4-hydroxy-, methyl ester, Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate |
Typical Product Specifications
| Slightly Soluble | in water, benzene, ccl4 |
| Loss on Drying | 0.0% - 0.5% |
| Description | White, odorless, crystalline powder |
| Melting Range, USP <741> | 125.0°C - 128.0°C |
| Organic Volatile Impurities | Meets the requirements |
| Clarity & Color of Solution | Conforms |
| Color Of Soultion | Conforms |
| Identification, USP <197M> | Conforms to IR |
| Assay | 99.0% - 100.5% |
| Arsenic | NMT 3 ppm |
| Related Substances | Conforms |
| Sulphated Ash | NMT 0.1% |
| Solubility (grams/100 g water) at 100°C | Conforms |
| Residue on ignition; USP <281> | NMT 0.1% |
| Chromatographic Purity; USP <621> | Conforms |
| Heavy Metals; USP <231> | NMT 10 ppm |
| Odor | odorless or faint char. odor, sl. burning taste |
| Melting Point | 125-128 c |
| Molecular weight | 152.14 |
| Color | colorless crystals or white crystal powder |
| Solubility | alcohol, ether, oxygenated solvs. |
| Boiling Point | 270-280 c (dec.) |
| Chemical Structure |  |
| Notes | Use: PRESERVATIVE For more information on Methyl Paraben CAS 99-76-3:
|
| Class | Specialty Chemicals, API Product List |
| Industry | Cosmetic, Nutrition, Industrial, Pharmaceutical |
Find another Material
Enter a chemical name, synonym or CAS# below
