METHYL p-HYDROXYBENZOATE
Prepared at the 51st JECFA (1998), published in FNP 52 Add 6 (1998) superseding specifications prepared at the 44th JECFA (1995), published
in FNP 52 Add 3 (1995). Group ADI 0-10 mg/kg bw for ethyl, methyl and propyl p-hydroxybenzoate, established at the 17th JECFA in 1973.
SYNONYMS Methylparaben, methyl p-oxybenzoate; INS No. 218
DEFINITION
Chemical names Methyl p-hydroxybenzoate, methyl ester of p-hydroxybenzoic acid
C.A.S. number 99-76-3
Chemical formula C8H8O3
Formula weight 152.15
Assay Not less than 99.0% on the dried basis
DESCRIPTION Almost odourless, small colourless crystals or white crystalline powder
FUNCTIONAL USES Preservative
