54752

Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate

tested according to Ph. Eur.

• Synonym(s): Methylis parahydroxybenzoas, p-Hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester, Methyl paraben, NIPAGIN
• Linear Formula: HOC₆H₄CO₂CH₃
• CAS Number: 99-76-3
• Molecular Weight: 152.15
• Beilstein: 509801
• EC Number: 202-785-7
• MDL number: MFCD00002352
• PubChem Substance ID: 329758052
• NACRES: NA.25

Properties

• Agency: USP/NF; tested according to Ph. Eur.
• assay: 99.7%
• form: solid
• mp: 125-128 °C (lit.)
• application(s): pharmaceutical (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)

Safety Information

• Pictograms: 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