DESCRIPTION

Methylparaben occurs as small, colorless crystals or as a white, crystalline powder. One g dissolves in about 400 mL of water at 25°, in about 50 mL of water at 80°, in about 2.5 mL of alcohol, in about 7 mL of ether, and in about 4 mL of propylene glycol. It is slightly soluble in glycerin and in fixed oils.