Methyl p-Hydroxybenzoate
Chemical Name:methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Trade Name: methyl paraben
Molecular Formula:C8H8O3
Molecular Weight:152.15
CAS#:99-76-3
Physical and Chemical Properties: This product is white crystalline. It is easily dissolved in alcohol, ether, acetone, and slightly dissolved in water. Its boiling point is 270-280ºC.
Quality Specification
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Specification
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Q/SH008-2000
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B.P2000
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USP29-NF24
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Characters
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Colorless crystals or white crystalline powder
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Purity (on dry base) %
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99.0
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99.0-100.5
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99.0-100.5
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Melting Point ºC
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125-128
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125-128
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125-128
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Acidity
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qualified
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qualified
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qualified
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Sulfate(SO42-) % ≤
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0.024
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Loss on Drying % ≤
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0.50
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0.50
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0.5
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Residue % ≤
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0.10
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0.10
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0.1
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p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid and Salicylic Acid % ≤
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0.10
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Related Substances
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qualified
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Appearance of Solution
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Clear
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Organic Volatile impurities
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qualified
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Identification
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qualified
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Usage:This product is mainly used as antiseptics in foodstuff, medicine and cosmetics. It can also be used in feed as antiseptics.
Package: It is packed with plastic bags. Each has 1 kg. A box holds 20 bags(paperboard box). It is also packed by hardboard drums within double PE linings. Each drum has net weight of 25kg or 50kg.