Methylparaben

Name: Methylparaben
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-008919

About Methylparaben

Methylparaben is an ester carrying the CAS registry number 99-76-3. With the molecular formula C8H8O3, it has a molar mass of 152.15 g/mol. The IUPAC name is methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate. It is also known as 4-(Carbomethoxy)phenol or 4-(Methoxycarbonyl)phenol.

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.

Key uses span organic synthesis and API synthesis. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Methylparaben in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide. This item is currently in stock for prompt dispatch. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and technical specifications are available on request.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Methylparaben
Catalogue No.	VQ-008919
CAS Number	99-76-3
IUPAC name	methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Molecular formula	C₈H₈O₃
Molecular weight	152.15 g/mol
Exact mass	152.0473
Grade	Reference Standard
InChIKey	LXCFILQKKLGQFO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	COC(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)O
PubChem CID	7456

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	2
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 3
TPSA	46.5 Å²
Synonyms	4-(Carbomethoxy)phenol, 4-(Methoxycarbonyl)phenol, Methyl 4-(3′-butenyloxy)benzoate, 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester, 4-Hydroxymethyl benzoate, p-Carbomethoxyphenol, p-Hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester, p-Methoxycarbonylphenol, Solbrol, Solbrol M, Tegasept Methyl, Tegosept M

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

Synthesis

Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, 99%

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

VQ-008881

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Methylparaben?

The CAS Registry Number of Methylparaben is 99-76-3. It is also known as 4-(Carbomethoxy)phenol, 4-(Methoxycarbonyl)phenol, Methyl 4-(3′-butenyloxy)benzoate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methylparaben?

Methylparaben 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 Methylparaben can I order?

We supply Methylparaben in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg, 250 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Methylparaben?

Yes. Every lot of Methylparaben 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 Methylparaben be shipped internationally?

Yes. Methylparaben 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.