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 | 300  |
| 400 |
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| reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
| FCC | |
| FDA 21 CFR 172.515 | |
| SMILES string | COC(=O)c1ccc(O)cc1 |
| Disclaimer: | For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale. The product is not intended for use as a biocide under global biocide regulations, including but not limited to US EPA′s Federal Insecticide Fungicide and Rodenticide Act, European Biocidal Products Regulation, Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency, Turkey’s Biocidal Products Regulation, Korea’s Consumer Chemical Products and Biocide Safety Management Act (K-BPR) and others. |
| 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 |