Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, 99%

Name: Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, 99%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-008881

About Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, 99%

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate in Synthesis grade, an ester registered under CAS number 99-76-3, specified at 99% purity. Formula C8H8O3, molecular weight 152.15 g/mol. It is also known as p-Hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester or Methyl paraben.

The material typically appears as colourless or white powder or solid or crystals. Key physical data: a melting point of 125-128 °C. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 3 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

It is commonly used for organic synthesis and API synthesis. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 500 g, 5 kg and 25 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, 99%
Catalogue No.	VQ-008881
CAS Number	99-76-3
IUPAC name	methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Molecular formula	C₈H₈O₃
Molecular weight	152.15 g/mol
Exact mass	152.0473
Grade	Synthesis
Purity / assay	99%
HSN code	29182990
InChIKey	LXCFILQKKLGQFO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	COC(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)O
PubChem CID	7456

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	Colourless or white powder or solid or crystals
Melting point	125-128 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	2
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 3
TPSA	46.5 Å²
Synonyms	p-Hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester, Methyl paraben, Methyl p-hydroxybenzoate, Nipagin, Tegosept M, Maseptol, Methyl parahydroxybenzoate, Preserval M, Preserval, Paridol, Solbrol, Methyl parasept

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 99-76-3

Reference Standard

Methylparaben

CAS: 99-76-3
Formula: C₈H₈O₃
MW: 152.15 g/mol

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Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, 99%?

The CAS Registry Number of Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, 99% is 99-76-3. It is also known as p-Hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester, Methyl paraben, Methyl p-hydroxybenzoate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, 99%?

Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, 99% has the molecular formula C8H8O3 and a molecular weight of 152.15 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, 99% can I order?

We supply Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, 99% in Synthesis (99%) grade, in 500 g, 5 kg, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, 99%?

Yes. Every lot of Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, 99% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, 99% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, 99% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.