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Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate sodium salt

EMPROVE® ESSENTIAL, Ph. Eur., BP, NF

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Synonym(s):
Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate sodium salt, 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester sodium salt, Methylparaben sodium salt
Linear Formula:
Na+[4-(O)C6H4(COOCH3)]-
CAS Number:
5026-62-0
Molecular Weight:
174.13
MDL number:
MFCD00016470
UNSPSC Code:
12352108
EC Index Number:
225-714-1

Agency

BP
NF
Ph. Eur.

Quality Level

500

product line

EMPROVE® ESSENTIAL

form

solid

autoignition temp.

>600 °C

pH

9.7-10.3 (1 g/L in H2O)

mp

>125 °C

density

1.42 g/cm3 at 20 °C

application(s)

liquid formulation
ophthalmics
pharmaceutical
semi-solid formulation
solid formulation

storage temp.

15-25°C

InChI

1S/C8H8O3.Na/c1-11-8(10)6-2-4-7(9)5-3-6;/h2-5,9H,1H3;/q;+1/p-1

InChI key

PESXGULMKCKJCC-UHFFFAOYSA-M

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General description

Finding the right excipient that matches your needs as well as regulatory demands can be a complicated challenge in formulation. With our application know-how and regulatory expertise, we support you in every step of development, scale-up, and production.
As part of our Emprove® Program, our raw materials are offered with extensive documentation facilitating compliance of your pharma and biopharma product, full supply chain transparency and risk mitigation. Our SAFC® portfolio of high-quality products for biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical formulation and production withstands strict quality control procedures and is produced according to applicable cGMP guidelines.

Application

Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate has antimicrobial characteristics and is used as preservative in pharmaceutical formulations and cosmetics. It can be combined with other parabens like propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate or ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate. The sodium salt provides improved solubility in water compared to standard methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate.

Legal Information

Emprove is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
SAFC is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Disclaimer

The product is not intended for use as a biocide under global biocide regulations, including but not limited to US EPA′s Federal Insecticide Fungicide and Rodenticide Act, European Biocidal Products Regulation, Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency, Turkey’s Biocidal Products Regulation, Korea’s Consumer Chemical Products and Biocide Safety Management Act (K-BPR) and others.

Pictograms

Corrosion
GHS05

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H315,H318,H412

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 3 - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2

WGK

WGK 1

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