methyl paraben
methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Identification
| Name | methyl paraben |
| IUPAC | methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate |
| CAS Number | 99-76-3 |
| EINECS | 202-785-7 |
| FDA UNII | A2I8C7HI9T |
| Molecular Formula | C8 H8 O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 152.14936000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00002352 |
| Nikkaji Number | J3.996I |
| Beilstein | 0509801 |
| XlogP3 | 2.00 (est) |
Regulatory
| FDA/DG SANTE Petitions, Reviews, Notices | 184.1490 |
| JECFA Food Additive | Methyl p-Hydroxybenzoate |
| GSFA Codex | Methyl para-hydroxybenzoate (218) |
| DG SANTE Food Additives | methyl p-hydroxybenzoate |
| DG SANTE Food Contact Materials | methyl p-hydroxybenzoate |
| FEMA Number | 2710 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 99-76-3 ; METHYL P-HYDROXYBENZOATE |
| FDA Regulation | FDA PART 150 -- FRUIT BUTTERS, JELLIES, PRESERVES, AND RELATED PRODUCTS |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | white crystalline powder (est) |
| Assay | 99.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | Yes |
| Melting Point | 125.00 to 128.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 275.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.006000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 241.00 °F. TCC ( 116.11 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 1.960 |
| Shelf Life | 24.00 month(s) or longer if stored properly. |
| Storage | store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light. |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | preservatives |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | odorless |
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| European information | Most important hazard(s): |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | intraperitoneal-mouse LD50 960 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | subcutaneous-mouse LD50 1200 mg/kg |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | antioxidants and preservatives |
| Recommendation for methyl paraben usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| baked goods | 5.00000 |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | - |
| beverages(alcoholic) | - |
| breakfast cereal | - |
| cheese | - |
| chewing gum | - |
| condiments / relishes | - |
| confectionery froastings | - |
| egg products | - |
| fats / oils | - |
| fish products | - |
| frozen dairy | - |
| fruit ices | - |
| gelatins / puddings | - |
| granulated sugar | - |
| gravies | - |
| hard candy | - |
| imitation dairy | - |
| instant coffee / tea | - |
| jams / jellies | - |
| meat products | - |
| milk products | - |
| nut products | - |
| other grains | - |
| poultry | - |
| processed fruits | - |
| processed vegetables | - |
| reconstituted vegetables | - |
| seasonings / flavors | - |
| snack foods | - |
| soft candy | - |
| soups | - |
| sugar substitutes | - |
| sweet sauces | - |
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