Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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

• 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

• 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

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

RUO – Research Use Only