Product name

Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate

Alias

Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate; Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate; Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate; Methyl paraben; Methyl p-hydroxybenzoate; Paraben M; Nipagin

CAS RN

99-76-3

EINECS No.

202-785-7

Molecular formula

C₈H₈O₃

Molecular weight

151.1399

Physical & Chemical properties

Property: White needle-like crystals or colorless crystals
Dissolution: Slightly soluble in water, soluble in ethanol, ether, acetone and other organic solvents

Uses

Use as food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical anti-mildew agent