CAS 536-45-8

Benzoic acid, 4-methoxy-, sodium salt (1:1)

Description:

Benzoic acid, 4-methoxy-, sodium salt (1:1), commonly known as sodium 4-methoxybenzoate, is a sodium salt derived from 4-methoxybenzoic acid. It appears as a white to off-white crystalline powder and is soluble in water, making it useful in various applications. This compound exhibits characteristics typical of benzoate salts, including mild acidity and the ability to act as a preservative due to its antimicrobial properties. It is often utilized in the food and pharmaceutical industries as a preservative and flavoring agent. The presence of the methoxy group enhances its solubility and stability compared to its parent acid. Additionally, sodium 4-methoxybenzoate can participate in various chemical reactions, including esterification and substitution reactions, making it a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis. Safety data indicates that it is generally regarded as safe when used appropriately, although, like many chemicals, it should be handled with care to avoid potential irritation or allergic reactions.

Formula: C₈H₈O₃·Na

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

InChI key: InChIKey=YFTQTZLLMXKYFH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(O)(=O)C1=CC=C(OC)C=C1.[Na]

Synonyms:

• 4-Methoxybenzoic Acid Sodium Salt
• Benzoic acid, 4-methoxy-, sodium salt
• Benzoic acid, 4-methoxy-, sodium salt (1:1)
• Sodium 4-Methoxybenzoate
• Sodium 4-anisate
• Sodium P-Anisate Pentahydrate
• Sodium p-anisate
• Sodium p-anisoate
• Sodium p-methoxybenzoate
• p-Anisic acid, sodium salt
• p-Methoxybenzoic acid sodium salt

4-Methoxybenzoic acid sodium salt pentahydrate

CAS: 536-45-8

Formula: C₈H₇NaO₃

Purity: ≥ 99.0%

Color and Shape: White to off-white or light yellow powder

Molecular weight: 174.13

Ref: 7W-GX5143

Sodium 4-Methoxybenzoate

Controlled Product

CAS: 536-45-8

Formula: C₈H₇O₃·Na

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 174.129

Ref: TR-S808735

4-Methoxybenzoic acid sodium

CAS: 536-45-8

4-Methoxybenzoic acid sodium is an amide that has been used as a preservative and antimicrobial agent in food products. It is also a second-order rate constant with a Ca2+ concentration of 0.1 mM for staphylococcus. The fatty acids of 4-methoxybenzoic acid sodium are hydrophobic and inhibit the growth of microorganisms by disrupting the cell membrane, which leads to leakage of cellular content. This compound also inhibits the activity of fatty acyl coenzyme A reductase and has been shown to have a microbicidal effect on gram-positive bacteria, such as Staphylococcus aureus. 4-Methoxybenzoic acid sodium has also been shown to be effective against Candida albicans, Streptococcus pyogenes, and Bacillus subtilis when combined with an antimicrobial peptide or cationic surfactant.

Formula: C₈H₇NaO₃

Purity: Min. 98 Area-%

Color and Shape: Powder

Molecular weight: 174.13 g/mol

Ref: 3D-FM70816