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General Material Information

Preferred name para-salicylic acid
Trivial Name 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid
Short Description 4-hydroxybenzoic acid
Formula C7 H6 O3
CAS Number 99-96-7
FEMA Number 3986
Flavis Number 8.04
ECHA Number 202-804-9
FDA UNII JG8Z55Y12H
Nikkaji Number J43.201F
Beilstein Number 0970950
MDL MFCD00002547
COE Number 693
Bio Activity Summary External link
NMR Predictor External link
JECFA Food Flavoring 957 4-hydroxybenzoic acid
FDA Patent No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm 99-96-7 ; 4-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID
Synonyms
  • benzoic acid, 4-hydroxy-
  • benzoic acid, p-hydroxy-
  • 4-carboxyphenol
  • p- carboxyphenol
  • para- hydroxy benzoic acid
  • 4-hydroxy-benzoic acid
  • p- hydroxy-benzoic acid
  • hydroxybenzene carboxylic acid
  • p- hydroxybenzoate
  • para- hydroxybenzoate
  • 4-hydroxybenzoic acid
  • p- hydroxybenzoic acid
  • para- hydroxybenzoic acid
  • hydroxybenzoic acid, para
  • 4-hydroxybenzoicacid
  • p- hydroxylbenzoic acid
  • paraben-acid
  • 4-salicylic acid
  • p- salicylic acid
  • para- salicylic acid
  • p- salicylicacid
  • 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid
  • p-Hydroxybenzoic acid
  • p-Salicylic acid
  • 4-Carboxyphenol
  • p-Carboxyphenol
  • NSC 4961
  • p-Hydroxyl benzoic acid

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Literature & References

4-hydroxybenzoic acid
NIST Chemistry WebBook:Search Inchi
Canada Domestic Sub. List:99-96-7
Pubchem (cid):135
Pubchem (sid):134972218
Publications by J-Stage
Cellulase Applied to the Leaves of Sweet Pepper (Capsicum annuum L. var. grossum) Upregulates the Production of Salicylic and Azelaic Acids

Other Information

(IUPAC):Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf)
Videos:The Periodic Table of Videos
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(IUPAC):Periodic Table of the Elements
FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS):View
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Golm Metabolome Database:Search
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KEGG (GenomeNet):C00156
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database):HMDB00500
FooDB:FDB010508
YMDB (Yeast Metabolome Database):YMDB00495
Export Tariff Code:2918.29.2200
VCF-Online:VCF Volatile Compounds in Food
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PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex No
Molecular weight 138.12242126465
Melting Point 213 to 215°C @ 760 mm Hg
Boiling Point 334 to 335°C @ 760 mm Hg
Flash Point TCC Value 100 °C TCC
logP (o/w) 1.58
Solubility
alcohol Yes
water, 1.45e+004 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) Yes
water No

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Phenolic
phenolic, nutty
General comment At 100.00 %. phenolic nutty

Occurrences

Potential Uses

Applications
Other purposes Preservatives
Cosmetic purposes Preservatives

Safety Information

Safety information

Preferred SDS: View
European information :
Most important hazard(s):
Xn - Harmful.
R 22 - Harmful if swallowed.
R 36/38 - Irritating to skin and eyes.
R 41 - Risk of serious damage to eyes.
S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children.
S 20/21 - When using do not eat, drink or smoke.
S 22 - Do not breath dust.
S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.
Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
None found.
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictogram
Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
oral-mouse LD50 2200 mg/kg
(Sokol, 1952)

intraperitoneal-rat LD50 340 mg/kg
BEHAVIORAL: MUSCLE WEAKNESS
Gigiena i Sanitariya. For English translation, see HYSAAV. Vol. 51(1), Pg. 85, 1986.

intraperitoneal-mouse LD50 210 mg/kg
BEHAVIORAL: ATAXIA BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) PERIPHERAL NERVE AND SENSATION: FLACCID PARALYSIS WITHOUT ANESTHESIA (USUALLY NEUROMUSCULAR BLOCKAGE)
Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association, Scientific Edition. Vol. 45, Pg. 260, 1956.

oral-mouse LD50 2200 mg/kg
Drug Standards. Vol. 20, Pg. 89, 1952.

oral-rat LD50 > 10000 mg/kg
LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: DYSPNEA BEHAVIORAL: MUSCLE WEAKNESS
Gigiena Truda i Professional'nye Zabolevaniya. Labor Hygiene and Occupational Diseases. Vol. 28(7), Pg. 53, 1984.

Dermal Toxicity:
subcutaneous-mouse LD50 1050 mg/kg
Archives Internationales de Pharmacodynamie et de Therapie. Vol. 128, Pg. 135, 1960.

Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Safety in use information

Category:
flavoring agents
Recommendation for para-salicylic acid usage levels up to:
not for fragrance use.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): 16.00 (μg/capita/day)
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): 17.00 (μg/capita/day)
Structure Class: I
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS).
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library
publication number: 20
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average usual ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: 60.00000360.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic): 20.00000100.00000
beverages(alcoholic): 50.00000300.00000
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: --
condiments / relishes: --
confectionery froastings: --
egg products: --
fats / oils: 30.00000200.00000
fish products: --
frozen dairy: 50.00000300.00000
fruit ices: 50.00000300.00000
gelatins / puddings: --
granulated sugar: --
gravies: --
hard candy: --
imitation dairy: --
instant coffee / tea: --
jams / jellies: --
meat products: --
milk products: 50.00000300.00000
nut products: --
other grains: --
poultry: --
processed fruits: --
processed vegetables: --
reconstituted vegetables: --
seasonings / flavors: --
snack foods: --
soft candy: 50.00000300.00000
soups: --
sugar substitutes: --
sweet sauces: --

Safety references

European Food Safety Athority(EFSA):Flavor usage levels; Subacute, Subchronic, Chronic and Carcinogenicity Studies; Developmental / Reproductive Toxicity Studies; Genotoxicity Studies...

European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s):

Opinion of the Scientific Panel on food additives, flavourings, processing aids and materials in contact with food (AFC) on a request from the Commission related to Flavouring Group Evaluation 20 (FGE.20): Benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids, and related esters from chemical group 23
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 52 (FGE.52): Consideration of hydroxy- and alkoxy-substituted benzyl derivatives evaluated by JECFA (57th meeting) structurally related to benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids, and related esters evaluated by EFSA in FGE.20 (2005) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18 July 2000) - Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in contact with Food (AFC)
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 54 (FGE.54)[1] - Consideration of benzyl derivatives evaluated by JECFA (57th meeting) structurally related to benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids and related esters evaluated by EFSA in FGE.20 (2005) - Scientific Opinion of the Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 20, Revision 1 (FGE.20Rev1): Benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids and related esters from chemical group 23
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 54, Revision 1 (FGE.54Rev1): Consideration of benzyl derivatives evaluated by JECFA (57th meeting) structurally related to benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids and related esters evaluated by EFSA in FGE.20Rev1 (2009)
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Scientific Report of EFSA on the risk assessment of salts of authorised acids, phenols or alcohols for use in food contact materials [1]
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 20, Revision 2 (FGE.20Rev2): Benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids, and related esters from chemical groups 23 and 30
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 20, Revision 3(FGE.20Rev3): Benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids, and related esters from chemical groups 23 and 30
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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :135
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
SCCNFP:opinion
WGK Germany:1
4-hydroxybenzoic acid
Chemidplus:0000099967
RTECS:DH1925000 for cas# 99-96-7