4-Hydroxybenzoic acid
Name: 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid
English Name: 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid
Molecular Formula: C7H6O3
Molecular Weight: 138.12
CAS No: 99-96-7
Structural Formula:

1. Product Description
4-Hydroxybenzoic acid is a white crystalline powder with a phenolic nutty odor.
Density: 1.46 g/mL
Boiling point: 213.5 ℃
Melting point: 213-217 ℃
Flash point: 199 ℃
Storage temperature: Above +30 ℃
2. Applications
It is a basic raw material for fine chemical products.
Parabens (4-hydroxybenzoate esters) are widely used as preservatives in food, medicine and cosmetics.
It is also extensively applied in the preparation of dyes, fragrances, bactericides, color motion picture films and various oil-soluble color couplers.
Besides, it serves as the core raw material for synthesizing high-temperature resistant polyesters of 4-hydroxybenzoic acid.
3. Packaging
Fully sealed, pressure-resistant packages in multiple capacities are available as required.
During handling and use, isolate the product from air and moisture as much as possible, and immediate use after opening is recommended.
4. Specification
Net weight: 25 kg per drum
5. Precautions
Seal tightly and store separately in an environment with temperature above +30 ℃.