METHYLPARABEN
- Function
- fragrance, preservative
- CAS
- 99-76-3
- Comedogenic
- 0–0Fulton JE Jr, J Soc Cosmet Chem 40(6):321-333 (1989), Table I, as "Methyl paraben"
- Appears in
- 92 products in our catalogue
Classified as
- paraben preservative
Definition
Methylparaben is the ester of methyl alcohol and p-hydroxybenzoic acid. It conforms to the formula:
Chemical definition from CosIng, the EU cosmetic ingredient register.