Methyl Paraben-13C6

• CAT Number: R021601
• CAS Number: 1581694-95-2
• Molecular Formula: C8H8O3
• Molecular Weight: 158.103
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid Methyl Ester-13C6; 4-(Carbomethoxy)phenol-13C6; 4-(Methoxycarbonyl)phenol-13C6; 4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid Methyl Ester-13C6; 4-Hydroxymethyl Benzoate-13C6; Danisol M-13C6; E 218-13C6; Killitol-13C6; Maseptol-13C6; Mekkings M-13C6
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H8O3/c1-11-8(10)6-2-4-7(9)5-3-6/h2-5,9H,1H3/i2+1,3+1,4+1,5+1,6+1,7+1
• InChIKey: LXCFILQKKLGQFO-WBJZHHNVSA-N
• SMILES: COC(=O)[13C]1=[13CH][13CH]=[13C]([13CH]=[13CH]1)O

Methyl Paraben-13C6 is a deuterated form of methyl paraben with six carbon-13 isotopes. This labeling enhances its stability and accuracy in analytical techniques such as NMR and mass spectrometry. Methyl paraben, a common preservative used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food products, inhibits the growth of bacteria and fungi. The carbon-13 labeling allows for precise tracking of the compound’s behavior and interactions in various matrices. It is useful in pharmaceutical research for studying the stability and metabolism of preservatives, and in organic chemistry for analyzing the structure and synthesis of paraben derivatives.