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Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, 99%
CAS: 99-76-3 | C8H8O3 | 152.149 g/mol
$84.29 - $735.55
Chemical Identifiers
CAS | 99-76-3 |
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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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AAA1428930
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Thermo Scientific Chemicals
A1428930 |
250 g |
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AAA142890B
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Thermo Scientific Chemicals
A142890B |
1000 g |
Each for $218.34
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AAA142890I
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Thermo Scientific Chemicals
A142890I |
5000 g |
Each for $735.55
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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.
ApplicationsMethyl 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.
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% |
Safety and Handling
EINECSNumber : 202-785-7
RTECSNumber : DH2450000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only