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4-Hydroxy-benzoic acid methyl ester

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4-Hydroxy-benzoic acid methyl ester
SpectraBase Compound ID HXMFAFHR06b
InChI InChI=1S/C8H8O3/c1-11-8(10)6-2-4-7(9)5-3-6/h2-5,9H,1H3
InChIKey LXCFILQKKLGQFO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Mol Weight 152.15 g/mol
Molecular Formula C8H8O3
Exact Mass 152.047344 g/mol

Transmission Infrared (IR) Spectrum

Transmission Infrared (IR) Spectrum

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SpectraBase Spectrum ID Jd6h0Bur5Tx
Name Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Source of Sample Sprouse Scientific Systems, Inc.
CAS Registry Number 99-76-3
Classification FUNGICIDE; PRESERVATIVE
Compound Type Pure
Copyright Copyright © 1980, 1981-2024 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Formula C8H8O3
InChI InChI=1S/C8H8O3/c1-11-8(10)6-2-4-7(9)5-3-6/h2-5,9H,1H3
InChIKey LXCFILQKKLGQFO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting Point 125.5C
Sample Description POWDER
Synonyms Methyl p-hydroxybenzoate 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester p-Hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester Methyl paraben Methylparaben
Technique NUJOL MULL
Use AS A PRESERVATIVE IN FOODS, BEVERAGES AND COSMETICS