| Bioactivity | Methyl Paraben, isolated from the barks of Tsuga dumosa the methyl ester of p-hydroxybenzoic acid, is a standardized chemical allergen. Methyl Paraben is a stable, non-volatile compound used as an antimicrobial preservative in foods, drugs and cosmetics. The physiologic effect of Methyl Paraben is by means of increased histamine release, and cell-mediated immunity[1]. | ||||||||||||
| Name | Methyl Paraben | ||||||||||||
| CAS | 99-76-3 | ||||||||||||
| Formula | C8H8O3 | ||||||||||||
| Molar Mass | 152.15 | ||||||||||||
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. | ||||||||||||
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