Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
SIAL/54752 - tested according to Ph. Eur.
Synonym: Methylis parahydroxybenzoas; 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 | tested according to Ph. Eur. |
USP/NF | |
application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
assay | 99.7% |
form | solid |
InChI | 1S/C8H8O3/c1-11-8(10)6-2- |
InChI key | LXCFILQKKLGQFO-UHFFFAOYSA |
mp | 125-128 °C (lit.) |
SMILES string | COC(=O)c1ccc(O)cc1 |
Symbol | ![]() |
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 | 99.7% |
mp | 125-128 °C (lit.) |
UNSPSC | 12352200 |