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Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, 99%

CAS: 99-76-3 | C8H8O3 | 152.149 g/mol

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 99-76-3
Molecular Formula C8H8O3
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 152.149
MDL Number MFCD00002352
InChI Key LXCFILQKKLGQFO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym methylparaben, methyl paraben, methyl p-hydroxybenzoate, nipagin, methyl parahydroxybenzoate, maseptol, p-hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester, 4-hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester, p-carbomethoxyphenol, tegosept m
PubChem CID 7456
ChEBI CHEBI:31835
IUPAC Name methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
SMILES COC(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)O
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Description

Description

Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate is used as an anti-fungal agent. It is also used as a preservative in foods, beverages and cosmetics. It acts as an inhibitor of growth of molds and to lesser extent bacteria and as a vehicle for ophthalmic solution.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate is used as an anti-fungal agent. It is also used as a preservative in foods, beverages and cosmetics. It acts as an inhibitor of growth of molds and to lesser extent bacteria and as a vehicle for ophthalmic solution.

Solubility
Slightly soluble in water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.
Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

99-76-3
152.149
LXCFILQKKLGQFO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
7456
methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
C8H8O3
MFCD00002352
methylparaben, methyl paraben, methyl p-hydroxybenzoate, nipagin, methyl parahydroxybenzoate, maseptol, p-hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester, 4-hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester, p-carbomethoxyphenol, tegosept m
CHEBI:31835
COC(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)O

Specifications

99-76-3
5.8
Odorless
MFCD00002352
509801
methylparaben, methyl paraben, methyl p-hydroxybenzoate, nipagin, methyl parahydroxybenzoate, maseptol, p-hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester, 4-hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester, p-carbomethoxyphenol, tegosept m
LXCFILQKKLGQFO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
7456
152.15
Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
125°C to 128°C
∼280°C (decomposition)
C8H8O3
250 g
14,6107
Slightly soluble in water.
COC(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)O
152.149
CHEBI:31835
99%
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Safety and Handling

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber : 202-785-7

RTECSNumber : DH2450000

TSCA : Yes

Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures

SDS
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RUO – Research Use Only