Methylparaben
USP/1432005 - United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
Synonym: Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate; p-Hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl paraben; NIPAGIN
CAS Number: 99-76-3
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C8H8O3
Molecular Weight: 152.15
MDL Number: MFCD00002352
Linear Formula: HOC6H4CO2CH3
Product Type: Chemical
| API family | parabens |
| application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| format | neat |
| grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
| InChI | 1S/C8H8O3/c1-11-8(10)6-2- |
| InChI key | LXCFILQKKLGQFO-UHFFFAOYSA |
| manufacturer/tradename | USP |
| mp | 125-128 °C (lit.) |
| SMILES string | COC(=O)c1ccc(O)cc1 |
| Analysis Note: | These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind. |
| Application: | Methylparaben USP reference standard for specified quality tests and assay use only. Also used to prepare the standard, standard stock, system suitability, and system suitability stock solutions for assay, identification, and performance test according to the given below monographs of United States Pharmacopeia (USP): • Methylparaben • Methylparaben Sodium • Dexamethasone Oral Solution • Ethylparaben Sodium • Benzaldehyde |
| General description: | This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia   . |
| Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
| 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 |
| mp | 125-128 °C (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 41116107 |