Methylparaben
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Methylparaben (methyl paraben) one of the parabens, is a preservative with the chemical formula CH3(C6H4(OH)COO). It is the methyl ester of p-hydroxybenzoic acid.
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Preferred IUPAC name
Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate | |||
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.002.532 | ||
E number | E218 (preservatives) | ||
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C8H8O3 | |||
Molar mass | 152.149 g·mol−1 | ||
Appearance | Colorless crystals or white crystalline powder[1] | ||
UV-vis (λmax) | 255 nm (methanol) | ||
−88.7·10−6 cm3/mol | |||
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Related Parabens |
Ethylparaben Propylparaben Butylparaben | ||
Related compounds |
Methyl salicylate (ortho isomer) | ||
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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