4-Methoxybenzoic acid sodium

CAS: 536-45-8

Ref. 3D-FM70816

Product Information

• Name: 4-Methoxybenzoic acid sodium
• Synonyms: Sodium p-anisateSodium 4-anisate
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 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.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 174.13 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₇NaO₃
• Purity: Min. 98 Area-%
• Color/Form: Powder