Methylparaben(Nipagin)

Product Name: Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Synonyms: Methylparaben; 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid, methyl ester
Molecular Formula: C₈H₈O₃
Molecular Weight: 152.15
CAS NO.: 99-76-3

Physical Properties:Methylparaben also called as Nipagin, is white crystalline powder. Odorless And Tasteless .Easily soluble in alcohol, ether and acetone, slightly soluble in water.

Specifications:

Item	Specifications
	Q/SH008-1999	BP 2009	USP32
Appearance	White crystalline powder	White crystalline powder	White crystalline powder
Assay(on dry base) %	≥99.0	99.0-105.0	99.0-105.0
Melting point ℃	125-128	125-128	125-128
Loss in drying,%	≤0.5	≤0.5	≤0.5
Residue %	≤0.1	≤0.1	≤0.1
Acid degree	Qualified	Qualified
Sulfate (SO42-),%:	≤0.024	------------	-------------
4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and Salicylic acid	≤0.1	------------	------------
Organic volatile impurities	------------	------------	Qualified

Standard: Q/SH008-1999, BP, USP.

Uses and Applications:Methylparaben is mainly used as antiseptics in cosmetics, food and medicine. It is also can be used as feed preservatives. With excellent biological degradation function, it is a highly efficient emulsification stabilizer.

Package: 25KG per carton box or according to customers’ special requirements.

Storage: Kept in a dry, clean and airtight place. Avoid sunlight.Δ TOP