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Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate

≥99%, FCC

Synonym(s):

p-Hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester, Methyl paraben, NIPAGIN

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Linear Formula:
HOC6H4CO2CH3
CAS Number:
99-76-3
Molecular Weight:
152.15
FEMA Number:
2710
Beilstein:
509801
EC Number:
202-785-7
Council of Europe no.:
657c
MDL number:
MFCD00002352
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901279
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

400

grade

Fragrance grade
Kosher

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
FCC
FDA 21 CFR 172.515

Assay

≥99%

mp

125-128 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

odorless

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

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General description

Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate is commonly used as an antimicrobial preservative in foods, drugs and cosmetics. It occurs naturally in Securidaca longepedunculata Fers roots.

Disclaimer

For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale.

The product is not intended for use as a biocide under global biocide regulations, including but not limited to US EPA′s Federal Insecticide Fungicide and Rodenticide Act, 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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Environment
GHS09

Hazard Statements

H411

Precautionary Statements

P273 - P391 - P501

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 2

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

334.4 °F

Flash Point(C)

168 °C

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Certificates of Analysis (COA)

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