4-Hydroxybenzoic acid
4-Hydroxybenzoic acid is a phenolic compound and antimicrobial agent effective against many bacteria. It is widely used in biochemical research as a preservative model compound and in studies of microbial inhibition, polyphenol metabolism, and in vitro enzyme assays.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
99-96-7
Product Name Alternative
P-hydroxybenzoic acid, PHBA, 4 Hydroxybenzoic acid, 4-hydroxybenzoate, 4Hydroxybenzoic acid, 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid, Antibacterial, Bacterial, inhibit, Inhibitor, para-Hydroxybenzoic acid, EndogenousMetabolite, Endogenous Metabolite
Field of Research
Infectious Disease & Virology, Metabolism Research
Purity
99.15% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
DMSO:245 mg/mL (1773.82 mM) ;10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:5 mg/mL (36.2 mM)
Smiles
OC (=O) C1=CC=C (O) C=C1
Molecular Formula
C7H6O3
Molecular Weight
138.12
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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