with the cosmetics sector being its largest demand end.

Parahydroxybenzoic acid (PHBA), also known as paraben acid and p-phenolic acid, has a chemical formula of C7H6O3 and is an organic compound. Parahydroxybenzoic acid appears as colorless fine crystals or crystalline powder with a slight special odor. It is soluble in ether, ethanol and acetone, but insoluble in carbon disulfide. Parahydroxybenzoic acid has bacteriostatic properties…