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p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid, Reagent, 99%, Spectrum™ Chemical
SDP

Catalog No. 18605197
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Quantity:
500 g
5 kg
25 kg
Packaging:
Fiber Drum
Poly Bottle
Poly Pail

H1083, 99-96-7, HOC6H4COOH

Spectrum™ Chemical p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid, Reagent is also known as 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and para-Hydroxybenzoic acid. It is mostly known as the basis for the preparation of its esters which are parabens. This is used in ophthalmic solutions and as a preservative in certain cosmetics. The Reagent grade denotes that this chemical is the highest quality commercially available and that the American Chemical Society has not officially set any specifications for this material. Spectrum Chemical manufactured Reagent grade products meet the toughest regulatory standards for quality and purity.

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 99-96-7
Molecular Formula C7H6O3
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 138.12
MDL Number MFCD00002547
InChI Key FJKROLUGYXJWQN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
IUPAC Name 4-hydroxybenzoic acid
SMILES OC(=O)C1=CC=C(O)C=C1

Specifications

CAS Max % 1
Melting Point 213°C to 219°C
Packaging Fiber Drum
Quantity 25 kg
Percent Purity 99%
Grade Reagent
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