1) Methyl ester 
== Natural occurrences == Methylparaben is found in several fruits, in particular blueberries, where it acts as an antimicrobial agent. == Uses == Methylparaben is an anti-fungal agent often used in a variety of cosmetics and personal-care products. It is also used as a food preservative and has the E number E218. Methylparaben is commonly used as...
Methylp-hydroxybenzoate;an antifungal preservative. ... Synonym: methyl hydroxybenzoate. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: meth′il-par′ă-ben Definitions: 1. An antifungal preservative. Synonyms: methyl hydroxybenzoate