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Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals Product Code.: 11402457
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Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11402457
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Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A14289.30

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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.

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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.
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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 mShow MoreShow Less
PubChem CID 7456
ChEBI CHEBI:31835
IUPAC Name methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
SMILES COC(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)O

Specifications

Melting Point 125°C to 128°C
pH 5.8
Boiling Point ∼280°C (decomposition)
Odor Odorless
Quantity 250 g
Beilstein 509801
Merck Index 14,6107
Solubility Information Slightly soluble in water.
Formula Weight 152.15
Percent Purity 99%
Chemical Name or Material Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
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Lot Number Certificate Type Date Catalog Number
Lot Number10250255 Certificate TypeCertificate of Analysis Date05/04/2024 Catalog NumberA14289.30,A14289.0I,A14289.0B
Lot NumberW08D032 Certificate TypeCertificate of Analysis Date13/10/2022 Catalog NumberA14289.30,A14289.0I,A14289.0B
Lot Number10237437 Certificate TypeCertificate of Analysis Date12/04/2022 Catalog NumberA14289.30,A14289.0I,A14289.0B
Lot NumberF9028B Certificate TypeCertificate of Analysis Date22/11/2021 Catalog NumberA14289.30,A14289.0I,A14289.0B
Lot NumberUSLF006293 Certificate TypeCertificate of Analysis Date22/11/2021 Catalog NumberA14289.30,A14289.0I,A14289.0B

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category
  • LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3
 Hazard Statement
  • H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P273-Avoid release to the environment.
  • P501b-Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
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