| Methyl Paraben |
| Chemical name: |
Methyl P-Hydroxybenzoate |
| Trade Name: |
Methyl Paraben |
| CAS Number: |
99-76-3 |
| Molecular Formula: |
C 8 H 8 O 3 |
| Molecular Weight: |
152.15 |
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| Physical and Chemical Properties: |
This product is white crystalline. It is easily dissolved in alcohol, ether, acetone, and slightly dissolved in water. Its boiling point is 270-280°C. |
| Specifications: |
| Item |
Specification |
| BP2000 |
USP24 / NF19 |
| Characters |
Colorless crystals or white Crystalline powder |
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| Appearance of Solution |
Clear |
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| Identification |
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Meets USP24/NF19 Standard |
| Melting Point |
125-128°C |
125-128°C |
| Acidity |
0.1mg/g max |
0.1mg/g max |
| Loss on drying |
0.5% max |
0.5% max |
| Sulphated Ash |
0.1% max |
0.1% max |
| Residue |
0.1% max |
0.1% max |
| Heavy Metal |
10 ppm max |
10 ppm max |
| Related Substance |
Ultraviolet at 254nm passed |
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| organic Volatile Impurities |
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Meets USP24/NF19 Standard |
| Assay |
99.0% - 100.5% |
99.0% - 100.5% |
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| Usage: |
This product is mainly used as antiseptics in foodstuff, medicine and cosmetics. It can also be used in feed as antiseptics. |
| Packing: |
10kgs or 25kgs cardboard drum. It is also packed in carton containing 20 plastic bags, 1 kg per bag. |