Methyl parahydroxybenzoate

Methyl parahydroxybenzoate: properties, uses, pros, cons, safety, alternatives Methyl parahydroxybenzoate (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...