Methyl Paraben, chemically known as Methyl 4-Hydroxybenzoate, is a high-quality pharmaceutical-grade preservative and antimicrobial excipient widely used in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic and personal-care formulations. It belongs to the paraben family and is the methyl ester of p-hydroxybenzoic acid. MEDIOCON INC supplies quality-focused Methyl Paraben for pharmaceutical formulation, nutraceutical product development, cosmetic applications and bulk excipient requirements.
Methyl Paraben is also known as Methylparaben, Methyl p-Hydroxybenzoate, Methyl 4-Hydroxybenzoate, Methyl Hydroxybenzoate, p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid Methyl Ester and Nipagin. It has the molecular formula C₈H₈O₃, molecular weight 152.15 g/mol, and CAS number 99-76-3.
Methyl Paraben occurs as a white crystalline powder or colorless crystals and has a melting range of approximately 125°C–128°C. It is very slightly soluble in water and is more readily soluble in alcohol and other organic solvents. USP identifies Methylparaben using infrared spectroscopy and melting-range testing.
Methyl Paraben is widely used as an antimicrobial preservative in pharmaceutical formulations. It can be incorporated into oral liquids, topical preparations, creams, ointments, cosmetic formulations and other products where protection against microbial growth is required. It is frequently used in combination with other parabens, such as propylparaben, to provide broader preservative activity.
According to the USP specification, Methylparaben contains not less than 98.0% and not more than 102.0% of C₈H₈O₃. The USP monograph also specifies a melting range of 125°C–128°C, residue on ignition of NMT 0.1%, p-hydroxybenzoic acid NMT 0.5%, each unspecified impurity NMT 0.5%, and total impurities NMT 1.0%.
MEDIOCON INC supplies Methyl Paraben for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic and industrial formulation requirements. Product documentation such as Certificate of Analysis (COA), MSDS/SDS and applicable technical specifications can be provided according to product and customer requirements.
Methyl Paraben can be supplied in suitable packaging for bulk requirements, with quality parameters controlled according to the applicable pharmacopoeial or agreed customer specification.
MEDIOCON INC focuses on quality-oriented supply of Methyl Paraben and pharmaceutical excipients for domestic and international customers.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White crystalline powder or colorless crystals |
| Identification | IR & HPLC Complies |
| Assay (HPLC) | 98.0% – 102.0% |
| Loss on Drying | NMT 0.5% |
| Residue on Ignition | NMT 0.1% |
| Heavy Metals | NMT 10 ppm |
| Individual Impurity | NMT 0.5% |
| Total Impurities | NMT 1.0% |
| Water Content | NMT 0.5% |
| Melting Point | 125°C – 128°C |
| Solubility | Very slightly soluble in water; freely soluble in ethanol and methanol |
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