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54750

Sigma-Aldrich

Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate

puriss., ≥99.0% (GC)

Synonym(s):

p-Hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester, Methyl paraben, NIPAGIN

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Linear Formula:
HOC6H4CO2CH3
CAS Number:
99-76-3
Molecular Weight:
152.15
Beilstein:
509801
EC Number:
202-785-7
MDL number:
MFCD00002352
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
24878967

grade

puriss.

Assay

≥99.0% (GC)

ign. residue

≤0.1% (as SO4)

mp

125-128 °C (lit.)
125-128 °C

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)

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Pictograms

Environment
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

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PRTR

Class II Designated Chemical Substances

JAN Code

54750-100G-F:
54750-BULK-F:
54750-6X500G-F:
54750-500G-F:
54750-6X100G-F:

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1428477
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