Synonyms:
Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate;
Nipagin M;
Tegosept M;
Methyl Chemosept;
Methyl Parasept
Formula:
C8
H8
O3
Uses:
preservative in food, beverages, cosmetics
Characteristics: soluble in
acetone,
alcohol,
ether; 1
g dissolves in 400
mL of
water
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