Sodium methylparaben (sodium methyl ''para''-hydroxybenzoate) is a compound with formula Na(CH₃(C₆H₄COO)O). It is the sodium salt of

methylparaben Methylparaben, also methyl paraben, one of the parabens, is a preservative with the chemical formula CH3(C6H4(OH)COO). It is the methyl ester of ''p''-hydroxybenzoic acid. Natural occurrences Methylparaben serves as a pheromone for a variety ...

. It is a

food additive Food additives are substances added to food to preserve flavor or enhance taste, appearance, or other sensory qualities. Some additives have been used for centuries as part of an effort to preserve food, for example vinegar (pickling), salt (salt ...

with the

E number E numbers ("E" stands for "Europe") are codes for substances used as food additives, including those found naturally in many foods such as vitamin C, for use within the European Union (EU) and European Free Trade Association (EFTA). Commonly ...

E219 which is used as a preservative.

References

{{Reflist Benzoate esters Organic sodium salts Food additives Methyl esters E-number additives Phenolates