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Food Preservative NIPAGIN 99% Methyl 4-Hydroxybenzoate
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NIPAGIN

Food Preservative NIPAGIN 99% Methyl 4-Hydroxybenzoate

NIPAGIN 99% Methyl 4-Hydroxybenzoate is a white crystalline methylparaben preservative used in food, cosmetic, personal-care, and pharmaceutical formulations.

Chemical Name
Methyl 4-Hydroxybenzoate
Molecular Weight
152.15 g/mol
Molecular Formula
C8H8O3
EINECS
202-785-7
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Product Description

Food Preservative NIPAGIN 99% Methyl 4-Hydroxybenzoate is a high-purity methylparaben product supplied as a white crystalline material. Methylparaben is the methyl ester of 4-hydroxybenzoic acid. It is slightly soluble in water and soluble in ethanol, ether, acetone, and various organic solvents. The material is commonly used as a preservative in food, cosmetic, personal-care, and pharmaceutical formulations. Product quality is evaluated through assay, melting point, loss on drying, and residue on ignition.
PRODUCT PARAMETERS

General Parameters

Appearance
White needle-like or colorless crystals
Solubility
Slightly soluble in water; soluble in ethanol, ether, acetone, and other organic solvents
KEY PROPERTIES

Product Characteristics

White crystalline preservative material.
Slightly soluble in water and soluble in several organic solvents.
High-purity methylparaben suitable for preservative applications.
Applicable to food, cosmetic, personal-care, and pharmaceutical formulations.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Specification Data

Specification Value
Appearance White crystalline powder
Content (Dry Basis), wt % 99.0-100.5
Melting Point, °C 125-128
Loss on Drying, wt % 0.5
Residue on Ignition, wt % 0.1
APPLICATIONS

Typical Uses

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Used as a preservative in food formulations.
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Used as a preservative in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
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Used as a preservative in pharmaceutical formulations.
STORAGE & HANDLING

Handling Guidance

Store in suitable sealed packaging in a cool, dry, and well-maintained storage area. Protect the material from excessive heat, strong light, moisture, and contamination. Storage and handling requirements should follow the actual supplier COA, SDS, and technical documentation.
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