Product Description: Methyl paraben-d4 is the deuterium labeled Methyl Paraben[1]. Methyl Paraben, isolated from the barks of Tsuga dumosa the methyl ester of p-hydroxybenzoic acid, is a standardized chemical allergen. Methyl Paraben is a stable, non-volatile compound used as an antimicrobial preservative in foods, agents and cosmetics. The physiologic effect of Methyl Paraben is by means of increased histamine release, and cell-mediated immunity[2].
Applications: COVID-19-immunoregulation
Formula: C8H4D4O3
References: [1]Russak EM, et al. Impact of Deuterium Substitution on the Pharmacokinetics of Pharmaceuticals. Ann Pharmacother. 2019 Feb;53(2):211-216./[2]Soni MG, et al. Evaluation of the health aspects of methyl paraben: a review of the published literature. Food Chem Toxicol. 2002 Oct;40(10):1335-73.
CAS Number: 362049-51-2
Molecular Weight: 156.17
Research Area: Infection
Solubility: 10 mM in DMSO
Target: Bacterial;Endogenous Metabolite