Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Name: Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
SKU: ALFA14289.0B

CAS: 99-76-3 | C8H8O3 | 152.149 g/mol

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS73-32-5

IUPAC Name(2S,3S)-2-amino-3-methylpentanoic acid

Molecular FormulaC6H13NO2

InChI KeyAGPKZVBTJJNPAG-WHFBIAKZSA-N

SMILESCC[C@H](C)[C@H](N)C(O)=O

Specifications

Specification Sheet

Appearance (Color)White to off-white

Infrared spectrumConforms

Residue after ignition=<0.3 %

Specific optical rotation+38.9° to +41.8° (20°C, 589 nm) (c=4, 6 N HCl)

Iron (Fe)=<30 ppm

Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate is used as an anti-fungal agent. It is also used as a preservative in foods, beverages and cosmetics. It acts as an inhibitor of growth of molds and to lesser extent bacteria and as a vehicle for ophthalmic solution.

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

Applications
Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate is used as an anti-fungal agent. It is also used as a preservative in foods, beverages and cosmetics. It acts as an inhibitor of growth of molds and to lesser extent bacteria and as a vehicle for ophthalmic solution.

Solubility
Slightly soluble in water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

Luo, H. Y.; Zhang, M.; Si, N. C.; Meng, M. J.; Yan, L.; Zhu, W. J.; Li, C. X. Molecularly imprinted open porous membranes made from Pickering W/O HIPEs for selective adsorption and separation of methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate. Chin. Chem. Lett. 2015, 26 (8), 1036-1041.
Santos, I.; Ramos, C.; Ramos, J.; Oliveira, R.; Cunha, I. Efficient Association between PGF2α and Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate Sex Pheromone Prior to Electroejaculation in Dogs. Reprod. Domest. Anim. 2013, 48 (1), 160-164.