Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Sodium 4-hydroxybenzoate (CAS: 114-63-6)?
Answer
Sodium 4-hydroxybenzoate (CAS: 114-63-6) is a white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 198.15 g/mol. It is slightly soluble in water and more soluble in alcohol. Chemically, it is less reactive compared to its parent compound, benzoic acid, due to the presence of a hydroxyl group. It is stable under normal conditions but may degrade in strongly acidic or basic environments.
About
CAS No
114-63-6
English Name
Sodium 4-hydroxybenzoate
Molecular Formula
C7H5NaO3
Molecular Weight
160.1 g/mol
SMILES
c1cc(ccc1C(=O)[O-])O.[Na+]
InChIKey
ZLVSYODPTJZFMK-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Last Updated: 2025-09-08 00:42
