Is Methylparaben Natural?

Q: Is Methylparaben natural?

Methylparaben has a Natural Origin Index (NOI) of 0.00 (scale 0–1) per ISO 16128. Methylparaben is predominantly synthesized from petrochemical feedstocks, resulting in a Natural Origin Index (NOI) of 0.0. An NOI of 0.00 means 0% of its molecular mass is traceable to a natural, renewable source.

Learn about Methylparaben — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.

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INCI NameMethylparaben

IUPAC Namemethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate

FormulaC8H8O3

PubChem CID7456 ↗

FunctionPreservative

FeedstockThe primary commercial feedstock for

Chemical Structure

Learn about Methylparaben — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.

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Quick Facts

INCI NameMethylparaben
IUPAC Namemethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Molecular FormulaC8H8O3
PubChem CID7456 ↗
FunctionsPreservative
Primary FeedstockThe primary commercial feedstock for methylparaben synthesis is p-hydroxybenzoic acid, which is typically derived from phenol. Phenol itself is a major commodity chemical produced from petroleum-based benzene through processes like the cumene process.
NOI Score0.0 / 1.0
Tier100% Petroleum

Description

Learn about Methylparaben — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.

References

1ISO 16128-2:2017 — Guidelines on technical definitions and criteria for natural and organic cosmetic ingredients and products — Part 2. ISO, Geneva.
2Methylparaben. National Center for Biotechnology Information. PubChem CID 7456. pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov ↗