Sodium methylparaben (sodium methyl para-hydroxybenzoate) is a compound with formula Na(CH3(C6H4COO)O).[1] It is the sodium salt of methylparaben.[1]
It is a food additive with the E number E219 which is used as a preservative.[2]
References
- ^ a b "Methylparaben Sodium (Inactive Ingredient)". Drugs.com. Retrieved 2022-08-05.
- ^ "Approved additives and E numbers". Food Standards Agency. Retrieved 2022-08-05.