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Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate

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Synonym(s):

Methylis parahydroxybenzoas, p-Hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester, Methyl paraben, NIPAGIN

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Linear Formula:
HOC6H4CO2CH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
152.15
UNSPSC Code:
51452201
NACRES:
NA.25
PubChem Substance ID:
EC Number:
202-785-7
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
509801
MDL number:
Assay:
99.7%
Form:
solid
Quality level:
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Quality Level

agency

tested according to Ph. Eur.

assay

99.7%

form

solid

mp

125-128 °C (lit.)

application(s)

research use (small molecule)

SMILES string

COC(=O)c1ccc(O)cc1

InChI

1S/C8H8O3/c1-11-8(10)6-2-4-7(9)5-3-6/h2-5,9H,1H3

InChI key

LXCFILQKKLGQFO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

rat ... Ar(24208)

Application


  • Single crystal, Hirshfeld surface and theoretical analysis of methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, a common cosmetic, drug and food preservative-Experiment versus theory.: This research provides a detailed analysis of the crystal structure of Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, offering insights into its stability and effectiveness as a preservative in various applications, including cosmetics and pharmaceuticals (Sharfalddin et al., 2020).

  • Photostabilization of papaverine hydrochloride solutions.: This article explores the role of Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate in enhancing the photostability of papaverine hydrochloride solutions, crucial for maintaining the efficacy of this pharmaceutical under exposure to light (Piotrowska et al., 2010).

Disclaimer

The product is not intended for use as a biocide under global biocide regulations, including but not limited to the US EPA′s Federal Insecticide Fungicide and Rodenticide Act, the 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.


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Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 2

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

flash_point_f

334.4 °F

flash_point_c

168 °C

ppe

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves



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SKUGTIN
54752-1KG-F04061826714768