Methyl p-hydroxybenzoate

Methyl p-hydroxybenzoate: properties, uses, pros, cons, safety Methyl p-hydroxybenzoate is a preservative from the paraben family, used to control microbial growth and extend shelf life. It is the methyl ester of p-hydroxybenzoic acid and is especially effective against yeasts and molds, while activity against some bacteria can be more limited. In...