4-Hydroxybenzoic acid

Synonym: 99-96-7; 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid; p-Hydroxybenzoic acid; 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid

MDL: MFCD00002547
CAS Number: 99-96-7
Compound CID: 135

Product Size

100 mg; 200 mg; 500 mg; 1 g

Price

Datasheet

Datasheet

MSDS

MSDS

Properties

Description

4-Hydroxybenzoic acid reacts with 6-hydroxynaphthalene-2-carboxylic acid to prepare aromatic polyester called Vectran fiber. It acts as a precursor to prepare p-hydroxyphenylbenzoate, p-acetoxybenzoyl chloride, and 4,4'-dihydroxybenzophenone.

Molecular Weight

138.12

Molecular Formula

C₇H₆O₃

Form

White powder

Purity

≥98%, determined by HPLC.

Solubility

It is soluble in ethanol, soluble in ether and acetone.

Identity

Confirmed by MS and NMR.

Melting Point

214-217°C

Applications

4-Hydroxybenzoic acid can be used as a precursor to prepare p-hydroxyphenylbenzoate, p-acetoxybenzoyl chloride, and 4,4'-dihydroxybenzophenone.

Safety Information

Personal Protective Equipment

Gloves, eyeshields, N95 mask