Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
ALDRICH/W271004 - ≥99%, FCC
Synonym: p-Hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl paraben; NIPAGIN
CAS Number: 99-76-3
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C8H8O3
Molecular Weight: 152.15
EC Number: 202-785-7
MDL Number: MFCD00002352
Linear Formula: HOC6H4CO2CH3
Product Type: Chemical
| agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | ≥99% |
| biological source | synthetic |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| fragrance allergen | no known allergens |
| grade | Fragrance grade |
| Kosher | |
| InChI | 1S/C8H8O3/c1-11-8(10)6-2- |
| InChI key | LXCFILQKKLGQFO-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | 125-128 °C (lit.) |
| organoleptic | odorless |
| Quality Level | 400  |
| reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
| EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 | |
| EU Regulation 178/2002 | |
| FCC | |
| FDA 21 CFR 172.515 | |
| SMILES string | COC(=O)c1ccc(O)cc1 |
| General description: | Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate is commonly used as an antimicrobial preservative in foods, drugs and cosmetics. |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
| Packaging: | 5, 10 kg in fiber drum |
| Symbol |  GHS09 |
| Hazard statements | H411 |
| Precautionary statements | P273 - P391 - P501 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | 334.4 °F |
| Flash Point(C) | 168 °C |
| Purity | ≥99% |
| mp | 125-128 °C (lit.) |
| FEMA Number | 2710 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |