Basic Info

Common NameMethylparaben(F05176)
2D Structure
Description

Methylparaben is found in alcoholic beverages. Methylparaben is an antimicrobial agent, preservative, flavouring agent. Methylparaben is a constituent of cloudberry, yellow passion fruit, white wine, botrytised wine and Bourbon vanilla. Methylparaben has been shown to exhibit anti-microbial function Methylparaben belongs to the family of Hydroxybenzoic Acid Derivatives. These are compounds containing an hydroxybenzoic acid (or a derivative), which is a benzene ring bearing a carboxylic acid. (A3204).

FRCD IDF05176
CAS Number99-76-3
PubChem CID7456
FormulaC8H8O3
IUPAC Name

methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate

InChI Key

LXCFILQKKLGQFO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

InChI=1S/C8H8O3/c1-11-8(10)6-2-4-7(9)5-3-6/h2-5,9H,1H3

Canonical SMILES

COC(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)O

Isomeric SMILES

COC(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)O

Synonyms
        
            Methyl p-hydroxybenzoate
        
            Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
        
            METHYLPARABEN
        
            99-76-3
        
            Methyl paraben
        
            Nipagin
        
            Methyl parahydroxybenzoate
        
            Maseptol
        
            p-Hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester
        
            p-Carbomethoxyphenol
        
Classifies
                

                  
                    Plant Toxin
                  

                
        
Update DateNov 13, 2018 17:07

Chemical Taxonomy

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassBenzenoids
ClassBenzene and substituted derivatives
SubclassBenzoic acids and derivatives
Intermediate Tree NodesBenzoic acid esters - p-Hydroxybenzoic acid esters
Direct Parentp-Hydroxybenzoic acid alkyl esters
Alternative Parents
Molecular FrameworkAromatic homomonocyclic compounds
SubstituentsP-hydroxybenzoic acid alkyl ester - Benzoyl - 1-hydroxy-2-unsubstituted benzenoid - Phenol - Methyl ester - Carboxylic acid ester - Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives - Carboxylic acid derivative - Organic oxygen compound - Organic oxide - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organooxygen compound - Aromatic homomonocyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as p-hydroxybenzoic acid alkyl esters. These are aromatic compounds containing a benzoic acid, which is esterified with an alkyl group and para-substituted with a hydroxyl group.

Properties

Property NameProperty Value
Molecular Weight152.149
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count3
Rotatable Bond Count2
Complexity136
Monoisotopic Mass152.047
Exact Mass152.047
XLogP2
Formal Charge0
Heavy Atom Count11
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Isotope Atom Count0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1

ADMET

Model Result Probability
Absorption
Blood-Brain BarrierBBB+0.7427
Human Intestinal AbsorptionHIA+0.9887
Caco-2 PermeabilityCaco2+0.8682
P-glycoprotein SubstrateNon-substrate0.7105
P-glycoprotein InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.9617
Non-inhibitor0.9644
Renal Organic Cation TransporterNon-inhibitor0.8791
Distribution
Subcellular localizationMitochondria0.9255
Metabolism
CYP450 2C9 SubstrateNon-substrate0.7458
CYP450 2D6 SubstrateNon-substrate0.9172
CYP450 3A4 SubstrateNon-substrate0.6947
CYP450 1A2 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.6776
CYP450 2C9 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.9764
CYP450 2D6 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.9848
CYP450 2C19 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.9503
CYP450 3A4 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.9761
CYP Inhibitory PromiscuityLow CYP Inhibitory Promiscuity0.9640
Excretion
Toxicity
Human Ether-a-go-go-Related Gene InhibitionWeak inhibitor0.9493
Non-inhibitor0.9791
AMES ToxicityNon AMES toxic0.9133
CarcinogensNon-carcinogens0.8321
Fish ToxicityHigh FHMT0.7015
Tetrahymena Pyriformis ToxicityHigh TPT0.8900
Honey Bee ToxicityHigh HBT0.8502
BiodegradationReady biodegradable0.8781
Acute Oral ToxicityIII0.8243
Carcinogenicity (Three-class)Non-required0.5851

Model Value Unit
Absorption
Aqueous solubility-1.8579LogS
Caco-2 Permeability1.1158LogPapp, cm/s
Distribution
Metabolism
Excretion
Toxicity
Rat Acute Toxicity1.8917LD50, mol/kg
Fish Toxicity1.9309pLC50, mg/L
Tetrahymena Pyriformis Toxicity0.0748pIGC50, ug/L

References

TitleJournalDatePubmed ID
Methylparaben induces malformations and alterations on apoptosis, oxidant-antioxidant status, ccnd1 and myca expressions in zebrafish embryos.J Biochem Mol Toxicol2018 Mar29360218
Biodegradation of four selected parabens with aerobic activated sludge and their transesterification product.Ecotoxicol Environ Saf2018 Jul 3029529513
Methylparaben-induced decrease in collagen production and viability of culturedhuman dermal fibroblasts.J Appl Toxicol2017 Sep28382686
Environmental exposure to parabens and sperm chromosome disomy.Int J Environ Health Res2017 Oct28609180
Photosensitized methyl paraben induces apoptosis via caspase dependent pathwayunder ambient UVB exposure in human skin cells.Food Chem Toxicol2017 Oct28764904
In vitro skin absorption tests of three types of parabens using a Franz diffusioncell.J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol2017 May27436697
Trophic Magnification of Parabens and Their Metabolites in a Subtropical MarineFood Web.Environ Sci Technol2017 Jan 1727959523
Paraben Concentrations in Maternal Urine and Breast Milk and Its Association withPersonal Care Product Use.Environ Sci Technol2017 Apr 428318231
Preparation of magnetic graphene/mesoporous silica composites withphenyl-functionalized pore-walls as the restricted access matrix solid phaseextraction adsorbent for the rapid extraction of parabens from water-based skintoners.J Chromatogr A2016 Sep 2327575922
Impact of microbial growth inhibition and proteolytic activity on the stabilityof a new formulation containing a phytate-degrading enzyme obtained frommushroom.Prep Biochem Biotechnol2016 Oct 226760722
Metabolism and elimination of methyl, iso- and n-butyl paraben in human urineafter single oral dosage.Arch Toxicol2016 Nov26608183
Matrix solid-phase dispersion combined to liquid chromatography-tandem massspectrometry for the determination of paraben preservatives in mollusks.J Chromatogr A2016 Aug 1227401811
The Combined Effect of Methyl- and Ethyl-Paraben on Lifespan and Preadult Development Period of Drosophila melanogaster (Diptera: Drosophilidae).J Insect Sci201628076277
Parabens in 24 h urine samples of the German Environmental Specimen Bank from1995 to 2012.Int J Hyg Environ Health2015 Oct26253560
"Parabenoia" Debunked, or "Who's Afraid of Parabens?".Dermatitis2015 Nov-Dec26551603
Influence of fat addition on the antimicrobial activity of sodium lactate, lauricarginate and methylparaben in minced meat.Int J Food Microbiol2015 Dec 2326344644
Rapid determination of parabens in seafood sauces by high-performance liquidchromatography: A practical comparison of core-shell particles and sub-2 μm fullyporous particles.J Sep Sci2015 Dec26383987
Development of a multianalyte method based on micro-matrix-solid-phase dispersionfor the analysis of fragrance allergens and preservatives in personal careproducts.J Chromatogr A2014 May 3024767833
Prevalence of sensitivity to food and drug additives in patients with chronicidiopathic urticaria.J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract2014 Mar-Apr24607044
Antimicrobial and antibiofilm effects of selected food preservatives againstSalmonella spp. isolated from chicken samples.Poult Sci2014 Mar24604864

Targets

General Function:
Metal ion binding
Specific Function:
Reversible hydration of carbon dioxide.
Gene Name:
CA14
Uniprot ID:
Q9ULX7
Molecular Weight:
37667.37 Da
References
  1. Carta F, Vullo D, Maresca A, Scozzafava A, Supuran CT: Mono-/dihydroxybenzoic acid esters and phenol pyridinium derivatives as inhibitors of the mammalian carbonic anhydrase isoforms I, II, VII, IX, XII and XIV. Bioorg Med Chem. 2013 Mar 15;21(6):1564-9. doi: 10.1016/j.bmc.2012.05.019. Epub 2012 May 17. [22668600 ]
General Function:
Zinc ion binding
Specific Function:
Reversible hydration of carbon dioxide. Can hydrates cyanamide to urea.
Gene Name:
CA1
Uniprot ID:
P00915
Molecular Weight:
28870.0 Da
References
  1. Carta F, Vullo D, Maresca A, Scozzafava A, Supuran CT: Mono-/dihydroxybenzoic acid esters and phenol pyridinium derivatives as inhibitors of the mammalian carbonic anhydrase isoforms I, II, VII, IX, XII and XIV. Bioorg Med Chem. 2013 Mar 15;21(6):1564-9. doi: 10.1016/j.bmc.2012.05.019. Epub 2012 May 17. [22668600 ]
General Function:
Zinc ion binding
Specific Function:
Reversible hydration of carbon dioxide.
Gene Name:
CA12
Uniprot ID:
O43570
Molecular Weight:
39450.615 Da
References
  1. Carta F, Vullo D, Maresca A, Scozzafava A, Supuran CT: Mono-/dihydroxybenzoic acid esters and phenol pyridinium derivatives as inhibitors of the mammalian carbonic anhydrase isoforms I, II, VII, IX, XII and XIV. Bioorg Med Chem. 2013 Mar 15;21(6):1564-9. doi: 10.1016/j.bmc.2012.05.019. Epub 2012 May 17. [22668600 ]
General Function:
Zinc ion binding
Specific Function:
Reversible hydration of carbon dioxide.
Gene Name:
CA7
Uniprot ID:
P43166
Molecular Weight:
29658.235 Da
References
  1. Carta F, Vullo D, Maresca A, Scozzafava A, Supuran CT: Mono-/dihydroxybenzoic acid esters and phenol pyridinium derivatives as inhibitors of the mammalian carbonic anhydrase isoforms I, II, VII, IX, XII and XIV. Bioorg Med Chem. 2013 Mar 15;21(6):1564-9. doi: 10.1016/j.bmc.2012.05.019. Epub 2012 May 17. [22668600 ]
General Function:
Zinc ion binding
Specific Function:
Reversible hydration of carbon dioxide. Participates in pH regulation. May be involved in the control of cell proliferation and transformation. Appears to be a novel specific biomarker for a cervical neoplasia.
Gene Name:
CA9
Uniprot ID:
Q16790
Molecular Weight:
49697.36 Da
References
  1. Carta F, Vullo D, Maresca A, Scozzafava A, Supuran CT: Mono-/dihydroxybenzoic acid esters and phenol pyridinium derivatives as inhibitors of the mammalian carbonic anhydrase isoforms I, II, VII, IX, XII and XIV. Bioorg Med Chem. 2013 Mar 15;21(6):1564-9. doi: 10.1016/j.bmc.2012.05.019. Epub 2012 May 17. [22668600 ]
General Function:
Xanthine oxidase activity
Specific Function:
Key enzyme in purine degradation. Catalyzes the oxidation of hypoxanthine to xanthine. Catalyzes the oxidation of xanthine to uric acid. Contributes to the generation of reactive oxygen species. Has also low oxidase activity towards aldehydes (in vitro).
Gene Name:
XDH
Uniprot ID:
P47989
Molecular Weight:
146422.99 Da
References
  1. Cioffi G, D'Auria M, Braca A, Mendez J, Castillo A, Morelli I, De Simone F, De Tommasi N: Antioxidant and free-radical scavenging activity of constituents of the leaves of Tachigalia paniculata. J Nat Prod. 2002 Nov;65(11):1526-9. [12444671 ]
General Function:
Zinc ion binding
Specific Function:
Essential for bone resorption and osteoclast differentiation (By similarity). Reversible hydration of carbon dioxide. Can hydrate cyanamide to urea. Involved in the regulation of fluid secretion into the anterior chamber of the eye. Contributes to intracellular pH regulation in the duodenal upper villous epithelium during proton-coupled peptide absorption. Stimulates the chloride-bicarbonate exchange activity of SLC26A6.
Gene Name:
CA2
Uniprot ID:
P00918
Molecular Weight:
29245.895 Da
References
  1. Carta F, Vullo D, Maresca A, Scozzafava A, Supuran CT: Mono-/dihydroxybenzoic acid esters and phenol pyridinium derivatives as inhibitors of the mammalian carbonic anhydrase isoforms I, II, VII, IX, XII and XIV. Bioorg Med Chem. 2013 Mar 15;21(6):1564-9. doi: 10.1016/j.bmc.2012.05.019. Epub 2012 May 17. [22668600 ]
General Function:
Zinc ion binding
Specific Function:
Nuclear receptor that binds peroxisome proliferators such as hypolipidemic drugs and fatty acids. Once activated by a ligand, the nuclear receptor binds to DNA specific PPAR response elements (PPRE) and modulates the transcription of its target genes, such as acyl-CoA oxidase. It therefore controls the peroxisomal beta-oxidation pathway of fatty acids. Key regulator of adipocyte differentiation and glucose homeostasis. ARF6 acts as a key regulator of the tissue-specific adipocyte P2 (aP2) enhancer. Acts as a critical regulator of gut homeostasis by suppressing NF-kappa-B-mediated proinflammatory responses. Plays a role in the regulation of cardiovascular circadian rhythms by regulating the transcription of ARNTL/BMAL1 in the blood vessels (By similarity).
Gene Name:
PPARG
Uniprot ID:
P37231
Molecular Weight:
57619.58 Da
References
  1. Pereira-Fernandes A, Demaegdt H, Vandermeiren K, Hectors TL, Jorens PG, Blust R, Vanparys C: Evaluation of a screening system for obesogenic compounds: screening of endocrine disrupting compounds and evaluation of the PPAR dependency of the effect. PLoS One. 2013 Oct 14;8(10):e77481. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0077481. eCollection 2013. [24155963 ]