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Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog Number 11402457
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99-76-3
C8H8O3
152.149
MFCD00002352
LXCFILQKKLGQFO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
methylparaben, methyl paraben, methyl p-hydroxybenzoate, nipagin, methyl parahydroxybenzoate, maseptol, p-hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester, 4-hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester, p-carbomethoxyphenol, tegosept m
7456
CHEBI:31835
methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
COC(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)O
99-76-3
C8H8O3
152.149
MFCD00002352
LXCFILQKKLGQFO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
methylparaben, methyl paraben, methyl p-hydroxybenzoate, nipagin, methyl parahydroxybenzoate, maseptol, p-hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester, 4-hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester, p-carbomethoxyphenol, tegosept m
7456
CHEBI:31835
methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
COC(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)O

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.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY
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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