Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 99-76-3
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₈O₃
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 152.15
• MDL Number: MFCD00002352
• InChI Key: LXCFILQKKLGQFO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: methylparaben, methyl paraben, methyl p-hydroxybenzoate, nipagin, methyl parahydroxybenzoate, maseptol, p-hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester, 4-hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester, p-carbomethoxyphenol, tegosept m
• PubChem CID: 7456
• ChEBI: CHEBI:31835
• IUPAC Name: methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
• SMILES: COC(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)O

• Melting Point: 125.0°C to 128.0°C
• Color: White
• Boiling Point: 298.6°C
• Ignition Residue: 0.1% max.
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Assay Percent Range: 99%
• Packaging: Plastic bottle
• Linear Formula: HOC₆H₄CO₂CH₃
• Quantity: 500 g
• Beilstein: 10,158
• Merck Index: 15,618
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: 0.25% (25°C). Other solubilities: freely soluble in alcohol,acetone and ether,slightly soluble in benzene and ccl4
• Formula Weight: 152.15
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Physical Form: Crystalline Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, 99%

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate

Hazard Category

• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3

Hazard Statement

• H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statement

• P273-Avoid release to the environment.

RUO – Research Use Only