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MOLBENZ® MHB

Methyl Paraben

(Antimicrobial Preservative)

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MOLBENZ® MHB is white, crystalline powder or colorless crystals having formula C8H8O3. It is commonly known as Methyl Paraben. It is a widely used preservative in the pharmaceutical industry. It is primarily valued for its antifungal and antibacterial properties, making it essential in ensuring the safety, stability and shelf life of various pharmaceutical formulations.

MOLBENZ® MHB

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Methyl Paraben

Muby Chem operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility producing Methyl Paraben, known for its exceptional purity and efficacy. This compound is valuable in various pharmaceutical applications.

Our cutting-edge technology ensures uniformity and consistency in the formulation of Methyl Paraben, making it reliable and effective in a wide range of pharmaceutical formulations.

Application: MOLBENZ® MHB is widely used as an antimicrobial preservative in liquid preparations, syrups, suspensions, topical creams, ointments and injectable products. It ensures product stability, prevents microbial contamination and maintains formulation integrity during storage and usage.

We follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and adhere to international regulatory standards to ensure quality consistency with continuous supply.

MOLBENZ® MHB TYPICAL PROPERTIES

# PROPERTY TYPICAL VALUE
1 CAS Number 99-76-3
2 Molecular Formula C8H8O3
3 Molecular Weight 152.15 g/mol

SPECIFICATION

# TEST SPECIFICATION-USP
1 Appearance It occurs as white, crystalline powder or colorless crystals.
2 Identification
Test (A)
Test (B)
(A) Infrared Spectroscopy.
(B) Melting Range or Temperature: 125° to 128°
3 Solubility It is freely soluble in alcohol and in methanol, slightly soluble in water.
4 Organic Impurities
(A) p-Hydroxybenzoic acid
(B) Unspecified impurities
(C) Total Impurities
(A) Not more than 0.5 %
(B) Not more than 0.5 %
(C) Not more than 1.0 %
5 Color of Solution The sample solution is clear and not more intensely colored than alcohol or the comparison solution.
6 Acidity Specified test. Not more than 0.1 mL is required to produce a blue color.
7 Residue on Ignition Not more than 0.1%
8 Assay Not less than 98.0% to not more than 102.0 % of C8H8O3.

PACKAGING

MOLBENZ® MHB is packed in HDPE bag or HDPE drum with double PE liners inside, and is provided with a barcoded label and a tamper-evident seal.

SHELF LIFE, STORAGE AND PACKING

The shelf life is 3 years. Preserve in well-closed containers.

ACCREDITATIONS

GMP
GLP
FDCA
FDA
FSSAI
FSSC
HALAL
STAR KOSHER
FAMI QS
ISO

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