Methyl Paraben-d4

• CAT Number: R055963
• CAS Number: 362049-51-2
• Molecular Formula: C8H8O3
• Molecular Weight: 156.173
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid-d4 Methyl Ester; 4-Carbomethoxyphenol-d4; 4-Methoxycarbonylphenol-d4; 4-Hydroxymethylbenzoate-d4; Danisol M-d4; E 218-d4; Killitol-d4; Maseptol-d4; Mekkings M-d4; Metaben-d4; Metagin-d4; Paridol-d4; Preserval-d4; Solbrol-d4
• Target: Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
• Storage: Store at -20C
• IUPAC Name: methyl 2,3,5,6-tetradeuterio-4-hydroxybenzoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H8O3/c1-11-8(10)6-2-4-7(9)5-3-6/h2-5,9H,1H3/i2D,3D,4D,5D
• InChIKey: LXCFILQKKLGQFO-QFFDRWTDSA-N
• SMILES: [2H]C1=C(C(=C(C(=C1C(=O)OC)[2H])[2H])O)[2H]

Methyl Paraben-d4 is a deuterium-labeled derivative of methylparaben, a widely used preservative in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and personal care products. It functions by inhibiting microbial growth, thereby extending product shelf life. In pharmaceutical chemistry, it ensures stability and safety in formulations, particularly in topical medications and parenteral preparations. Organic chemists use it as a reference standard in analytical methods, aiding in accurate quantification and validation processes. Its application in material chemistry includes research on polymer degradation and biodegradation studies, where labeled compounds are crucial for tracking environmental impacts.