Product Information
- P-hydroxybenzoic acid p-salicylic acid
- 4-Carboxyphenol
- 4-Hydroxybenzoesaeure
- 4-Hydroxybenzoesaure
- 4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid
- 4-Hydroxybenzoic/Phbs/Phenol-4-Carboxylic Acid
- Acide 4-hydroxybenzoique
- Acido 4-Hidroxibenzoico
- Benzoic acid, p-hydroxy-
- Nsc 4961
- See more synonyms
- Paraben-acid
- p-Carboxyphenol
- p-Hydroxybenzoic acid
- p-Hydroxyl benzoic acid
- p-Salicylic acid
- Para-Hydroxybenzoic Acid
- Benzoic acid, 4-hydroxy-
- P-OXYBENZOIC ACID
- para hydroxy benzoic acid
- 4-hydroxybenzoate
4-Hydroxybenzoic acid is used as an intermediate for dyes, antiseptics and active pharmaceutical ingredients. It is also used as a food preservative, corrosion inhibitor, anti-oxidant and an emulsifier. It 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. Further, it is used in paint additives, coating additives, processing aids, electrical and electronic products. In addition to this, it acts as a preservative in cosmetics and some ophthalmic solutions. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Chemical properties
Technical inquiry about: 02-A13700 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid, 99%
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