Product name:Methylparaben
CAS:99-76-3
Molecular Formula:C8H8O3
Formula Weight:152.15
Specification:100g
Description:
Methylparaben, also 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.
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 and has the E number E218.
Methylparaben is commonly used as a fungicide in Drosophila food media. Usage of methylparaben is known to slow Drosophila growth rate in the larval and pupal stages.