4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid PurReagent Plus, >=99.0%

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Linear Formula:  C7H6O3
Molecular Weight:  138.12 g/mol
CAS Number: 99-96-7

Properties

Vapour pressure 0Pa at 20°C
Water Solubility 5 g/l
Assay Purity >= 99%
Refractive index n20/D 1.4600
B pt. 213.5 °C
M pt. 213 - 217 °C
Density 1.4041 g/cm3
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H318,H335
Precautionary Statement  P261 - P271 - P280 - P304 + P340 + P312 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P403 + P233
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code NA
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids
UN Number NA

Description

Application
4-Hydroxybenzoic acid is widely used in the manufacture of parabens (preservatives) liquid crystal polymers pharmaceutical products cosmetics and laboratory research.

Purpose
The purpose of 4-hydroxybenzoic acid is to serve as an important chemical intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals preservatives dyes and specialty chemicals.

General Description
4-Hydroxybenzoic acid is a phenolic compound derived from benzoic acid with a hydroxyl group at the para position of the benzene ring.