CAS Number: 99-96-7
Molecular Formula: C7H6O3
Molecular Weight: 138.12
IUPAC Name: 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid
Other Names: p-Hydroxybenzoic acid, para-Hydroxybenzoic acid, PHBA, 4-hydroxybenzoate
4-Hydroxybenzoic acid is a monohydroxybenzoic acid, a phenolic derivative of benzoic acid. It is a white crystalline solid that is slightly soluble in water and chloroform but more soluble in polar organic solvents such as alcohols and acetone.
4-Hydroxybenzoic acid is primarily known as the basis for the preparation of its esters, known as parabens, which are used as preservatives in cosmetics and some ophthalmic solutions.
