Showing chemical card for 4-hydroxybenzoate (CFc000283696)
Record Information
Version
1.0
Creation Date
2022-08-28 10:25:12 UTC
Update Date
2022-09-14 03:37:13 UTC
Chemfont ID
CFc000283696
Molecule Identification
Common Name
4-hydroxybenzoate
Definition
4-hydroxybenzoate, also known as 4-hydroxybenzoic acid, dilithium salt or para-hydroxybenzoic acid, is a member of the class of compounds known as benzoic acids. Benzoic acids are organic Compounds containing a benzene ring which bears at least one carboxyl group. 4-hydroxybenzoate is soluble (in water) and a weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). 4-hydroxybenzoate can be found in a number of food items such as fennel, silver linden, cucurbita (gourd), and chinese cabbage, which makes 4-hydroxybenzoate a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products.
Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as benzoic acids. These are organic Compounds containing a benzene ring which bears at least one carboxyl group.
