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Methyl Hydroxybenzoate BP

Abstract
Methylparaben (methyl paraben) one of the parabens, is a preservative with the chemical formula CH3(C6H4(OH)COO). It is the methyl ester of p-hydroxybenzoic acid. It occurs as a white or almost white, crystalline powder. It is Very slightly soluble in water, freely soluble in ethanol and in methanol.

 

Identity
Chemical Name: Methyl Hydroxybenzoate
EINECS EC Number: 202-785-7
Mol. Formula: C8H8O3
Mol. Weight: 152.15 g/mol
CAS No.: 99-76-3

 

Test Specification….BP
Characters It occurs as a white or almost white, crystalline powder or colorless crystals.
Identification

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Test C

 

  1. Melting point- 125 °C to 128 °C.
  2. Infrared Absorption Spectrophotometry
  3. Thin-layer chromatography
Solubility Very slightly soluble in water, freely soluble in ethanol (96%) and in methanol.
Appearance of solution Solution is clear and not more intensely colored than reference solution BY6
Acidity Specified test
Related substances

  1. Correction factor
  2. Impurity A
  3. Unspecified impurities
  4. Total
 

  1. Specified test
  2. Not more than 0.5%
  3. Not more than 0.5%

 

  1. Not more than 1.0%
Sulfated ash Not more than 0.1%
Assay Not less than 98.0 % and not more than 102.0%

Shelf life, Storage and Packing

It should be stored in a segregated area in a cool and ventilated place away from combustible materials. Keep in a tightly closed container, sealed until ready for use. It is packed in 25kg or 50kg HDPE bags or drums as required.

 

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