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What is methyl paraben?

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Methylparaben is an antilfungal that is widely used as a preservative for food, drugs, and cosmetics. The compound is often found in carpules of local anaesthetic, acting as a bacteriostatic agent and preservative. Methylparaben (also called Nipigin M, Tegosept, and Mycocten) is commonly used as an anti-fungal agent in drosofilla food media. Usage of methylparaben is known to slow Drosophila growth rate in the larval and pupal stages. anything else?

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