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Methyl P-hydroxybenzoate

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SKU:  02102341-CF

Key features and details

Methyl P-Hydroxybenzoate
Synonyms
p-Hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl paraben; Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate; NIPAGIN
CAS Number:
99-76-3
Molecular Formula:
C8H8O3
Molecular Weight:
152.149 g/mol
Beilstein Registry Number:
509801
EC Number:
202-785-7
MDL Number:
MFCD00002352
Product Description

Methyl P-Hydroxybenzoate

Application Notes

Typically used as a preservative in foods, beverages and cosmetics.

Usage Statement

Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.

Key Applications

Preservative

Specifications
SKU 02102341-CF
Alternate Names p-Hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl paraben; Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate; NIPAGIN
Application Notes Typically used as a preservative in foods, beverages and cosmetics.
Base Catalog Number 102341
Beilstein Registry Number 509801
Boiling Point 270.5 deg C (decomposes)
CAS # 99-76-3
EC Number 202-785-7
Format Crystalline
Hazard Statements H315-H319-H335
Melting Point ofp-<a class="pubchem-internal-link multiple-CIDs" href="https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/hydroxybenzoic%20acid">hydroxybenzoic acid</a> derived from the sample is 213 °C to 217 °C after drying for two hours at 80 °C
Molecular Formula C8H8O3
Molecular Weight 152.149 g/mol
Personal Protective Equipment Dust mask, Eyeshields, Gloves
RTECS Number DH2450000
Safety Symbol GHS07
Solubility In <a class="pubchem-internal-link CID-962" href="https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/water">water</a>, 2.50X10+3 mg/L at 25 deg C
Storage BIOCHEMICALS
Usage Statement Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.
UV Visible Absorbance λmax (methanol)
Vapor Pressure 2.37X10-4 mm Hg at 25 deg C (est)
Documents

Certificate of Analysis (COA)

Datasheet

Datasheet

Safety Data Sheets

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