Methyl Paraben

SKU: orb1303838

Description

Methyl Paraben (Nipagin) is a widely used antimicrobial preservative and flavoring agent found in various foods. Its physiological action involves modulating histamine release and cell-mediated immunity, which underpins its preservative function in both in vitro assays and product formulations.

Research Area

Infectious Disease & Virology, Metabolism Research

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 99-76-3
• MW: 152.15
• Purity: 99.96% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₈H₈O₃
• SMILES: COC(=O)C1=CC=C(O)C=C1
• Target: Antibacterial,Antibiotic,Endogenous Metabolite
• Solubility: DMSO:50 mg/mL (328.62 mM);10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween-80+45% Saline:2.5 mg/mL (16.43 mM)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

Antibiotic, Bacterial, inhibit, Nipagin, Methylparaben, Methyl Paraben, Methyl parahydroxybenzoate, Methyl p-hydroxybenzoate, Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, Endogenous Metabolite, EndogenousMetabolite, Inhibitor

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

7456