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Methyl P-Hydroxybenzoate, MP Biomedicals™

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99-76-3
C8H8O3
152.149
LXCFILQKKLGQFO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
methylparaben, methyl paraben, methyl p-hydroxybenzoate, nipagin, methyl parahydroxybenzoate, maseptol, p-hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester, 4-hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester, p-carbomethoxyphenol, tegosept m
7456
CHEBI:31835
methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
COC(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)O
99-76-3
C8H8O3
152.149
LXCFILQKKLGQFO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
methylparaben, methyl paraben, methyl p-hydroxybenzoate, nipagin, methyl parahydroxybenzoate, maseptol, p-hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester, 4-hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester, p-carbomethoxyphenol, tegosept m
7456
CHEBI:31835
methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
COC(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)O

Description

Used as a preservative in foods, beverages and cosmetics. Methyl P-Hydroxybenzoate, MP Biomedicals is the methyl ester of p-hydroxybenzoic acid. It can be used to inhibit yeast growth and can also be used as an antimicrobial agent for Gram-positive anaero

Methyl P-Hydroxybenzoate must be suspended in ethanol first, since it does not dissolve readily in water. It is indicated to have some pheromonal properties..

Melting Point 124°C to 131°C
Boiling Point 270°C to 280°C
Quantity 100g
Solubility Information Slightly soluble in water (1g/400mL); soluble in warm oil (1g/40mL) or warm glycerol (1g/70mL); freely soluble in alcohol (50mg/mL methanol, clear, colorless solution), acetone or ether.
Formula Weight 152.1
Physical Form White Crystalline Powder

Safety and Handling

Recommended Storage : Store at Room Temperature (15–30°C)