METHYLPARABEN
UNII A2I8C7HI9T

Substance Identification & Data

This profile provides standardized clinical and technical data for Methylparaben, uniquely identified by the FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII) A2I8C7HI9T.

Technical mappings include the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number 99-76-3 and the RxNorm Concept ID (RxCUI) 29903. Explore the sections below for detailed nomenclature and a complete directory of NDC-listed products containing this ingredient.

FDA UNII Code
A2I8C7HI9T
CAS Registry Number
99-76-3
RxNorm Concept ID

Detailed Substance Profile

Preferred Name
METHYLPARABEN
Official standardized name for this substance within the FDA UNII nomenclature system.
Molecular Formula
A2I8C7HI9T
The specific atomic composition represented as a molecular structure string.
InChIKey
C8H8O3
International Chemical Identifier digital signature for unique molecular identification.
SMILES String
LXCFILQKKLGQFO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Line notation for describing the chemical structure and connectivity of atoms.
NCI Thesaurus
National Cancer Institute reference terminology for clinical and research data.
PubChem CID
Unique identification number in the NCBI database of chemical substances.
USAN ID
Y-26
Identifier assigned by the United States Adopted Names Council.
Substance Type
chemical
ISO 11238 classification category (e.g., Chemical, Polymer, Protein).
Ingredient Role
COC(=O)c1ccc(cc1)O

Synonyms and Nomenclature

This section provides a complete list of nomenclature and identifier mappings for Methylparaben. Identifiers are organized into official regulatory terms, commercial trade names, and technical systematic synonyms used to ensure accurate identification across clinical pharmaceutical databases, regulatory filings, and electronic health records.

FDA Official Name

METHYLPARABEN

Common Names & Synonyms

BENZOIC ACID, 4-HYDROXY-, METHYL ESTER
KILLITOL
METHYL HYDROXYBENZOATE [MART.]
METHYL HYDROXYBENZOATE [WHO-IP]
METHYL PARABEN
METHYL PARABEN (E218)
METHYL PARABEN [VANDF]
METHYL PARAHYDROXYBENZOATE [EP MONOGRAPH]
METHYL PARAHYDROXYBENZOATE [JAN]
METHYL P-HYDROXYBENZOATE [FHFI]
METHYL P-OXYBENZOATE
METHYL SALICYLATE IMPURITY C [EP IMPURITY]
METHYLIS HYDROXYBENZOAS [WHO-IP LATIN]
METHYLPARABEN [FCC]
METHYLPARABEN [HSDB]
METHYLPARABEN [II]
METHYLPARABEN [MI]
METHYLPARABEN [USAN]
METHYLPARABEN [USP-RS]
METHYLPARABEN [VANDF]
METHYLPARABEN [WHO-DD]
METHYLPARABEN E218
MOLDEX
P-HYDROXYBENZOIC METHYL ESTER
PRESERVAL M
PROPYL HYDROXYBENZOATE IMPURITY B [EP IMPURITY]
TEGOSEPT M

Systematic Nomenclature

METHYL 4-HYDROXYBENZOATE
METHYL HYDROXYBENZOATE
METHYL PARAHYDROXYBENZOATE

Technical Codes

E-218
FEMA NO. 2710
INS NO.218
INS-218
NSC-3827
NSC-406127

NDC Products Containing METHYLPARABEN

This unique ingredient identifier is listed as an ingredient or substance in the following products in the NDC directory: