Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (Methyl paraben)
CAS: 99-76-3
Molecular Formula: HOC6H4CO2CH3
Molecular Weight: 152.15
Product Detail
| Product Code | 14385952 | ||||
| Product Name | Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (Methyl paraben) | ||||
| Categories | Aroma Chemicals Building Blocks Flavours and Fragrance Materials | ||||
| CAS | 99-76-3 | ||||
| Molecular Formula | HOC6H4CO2CH3 | ||||
| Molecular Weight | 152.15 | ||||
| Storage Details | Ambient | ||||
| Harmonised Tariff Code | 2918290060 |
Product Specification
| Melting Point | 125 – 128 Deg C | ||||
| Grade | USP Grade | ||||
| Heavy metals | <10ppm | ||||
| Loss on Drying | <0.5% | ||||
| Storage Temperature | +20 ° C | ||||
| Molecular Weight | 152.15 | ||||
| Residue on Ignition | <0.1% | ||||
| Residual Solvents | <3000ppm | ||||
| Sulfated ash | <0.05% | ||||
| Appearance | White powder | ||||
| PH value | 5.0 – 6.0 | ||||
| Assay (on dried basis) | 99 – 100.5% | ||||
| Microbial count | <100cfu |
Safety Information
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| Signal word | Warning | ||||
| Hazard statements | H315: Causes skin irritation
H319: Causes serious eye irritation H335: May cause respiratory irritation H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects |
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| Precautionary statements | P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
P273: Avoid release to the environment P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P302+352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water P305+351+338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do, continue rinsing |