Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate

　　Uses and Applications

　　Food Industry: Used as a preservative in beverages, sauces, pastries, and preserved fruits. It inhibits the growth of mold and yeast, extending the shelf life of food products. The typical usage amount is 0.05%-0.15% of the food mass.

　　Daily Chemical Industry: Used for the preservation of cosmetics such as face creams and lotions, as well as detergents like hand soaps. It can replace traditional chemical preservatives like sodium benzoate, helping to maintain product stability and extend shelf life.

　　Pharmaceutical Industry: Used as a preservative and bactericide in pharmaceutical preparations, such as liquid and semi-solid formulations like eye drops and ointments. It prevents microbial contamination and ensures the quality and safety of the medicine.

　　Other Fields: In the chemical industry, it can be used to produce plastic antioxidants and coating preservatives; in the textile industry, it is used for antimicrobial finishing of textiles, such as towels and socks, imparting short-term antimicrobial properties to the fabric and inhibiting odor caused by microbial growth.