Methylparaben is an ester of p-hydroxybenzoic acid. It is a fine crystalline powder, which is odourless, tasteless and non-irritating. Methyl p-hydroxybenzoate, also known as methyl neper gold or hydroxyl methyl benzene, white crystalline powder or colorless crystals, soluble in alcohol, ether and acetone, slightly soluble in water, the boiling point of 270-280 ℃.It is mainly used as antiseptic in organic …