4-Hydroxybenzoic acid

SKU: orb1304765

Description

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.

Research Area

Infectious Disease & Virology, Metabolism Research

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 99-96-7
• MW: 138.12
• Purity: 99.86% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₇H₆O₃
• SMILES: OC(=O)C1=CC=C(O)C=C1
• Target: Antibacterial,Endogenous Metabolite
• Solubility: DMSO:245 mg/mL (1773.82 mM);10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:5 mg/mL (36.2 mM)

Bioactivity

• Target IC50:
  Antibacterial:160 μg/mL (IC50)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: keep away from direct sunlight | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice/Shipping at ambient temperature.
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

p-hydroxybenzoic acid, PHBA, 4 Hydroxybenzoic acid, 4-hydroxybenzoate, 4Hydroxybenzoic acid, 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid, Antibacterial, Bacterial, inhibit, Inhibitor, para-Hydroxybenzoic acid, EndogenousMetabolite, Endogenous Metabolite

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

135