4-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID
UNII JG8Z55Y12H

Substance Identification & Data

This profile provides standardized clinical and technical data for 4-hydroxybenzoic Acid, uniquely identified by the FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII) JG8Z55Y12H.

Technical mappings include the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number 99-96-7 and the RxNorm Concept ID (RxCUI) 1649527. Explore the sections below for detailed nomenclature and a complete directory of NDC-listed products containing this ingredient.

FDA UNII Code
JG8Z55Y12H
CAS Registry Number
99-96-7
RxNorm Concept ID

Detailed Substance Profile

Preferred Name
4-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID
Official standardized name for this substance within the FDA UNII nomenclature system.
Molecular Formula
JG8Z55Y12H
The specific atomic composition represented as a molecular structure string.
InChIKey
C7H6O3
International Chemical Identifier digital signature for unique molecular identification.
SMILES String
FJKROLUGYXJWQN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Line notation for describing the chemical structure and connectivity of atoms.
PubChem CID
Unique identification number in the NCBI database of chemical substances.
Substance Type
chemical
ISO 11238 classification category (e.g., Chemical, Polymer, Protein).
Ingredient Role
Oc1ccc(cc1)C(=O)O

Synonyms and Nomenclature

This section provides a complete list of nomenclature and identifier mappings for 4-hydroxybenzoic Acid. Identifiers are organized into official regulatory terms, commercial trade names, and technical systematic synonyms used to ensure accurate identification across clinical pharmaceutical databases, regulatory filings, and electronic health records.

FDA Official Name

4-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID

Common Names & Synonyms

4-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID [FHFI]
4-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID [HSDB]
ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID IMPURITY A [EP IMPURITY]
BENZOIC ACID, 4-HYDROXY-
BENZOIC ACID, P-HYDROXY-
METHYL PARAHYDROXYBENZOATE IMPURITY A [EP IMPURITY]
PARABEN-ACID
P-CARBOXYPHENOL
P-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID
P-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID [MI]
PROPYL HYDROXYBENZOATE IMPURITY A [EP IMPURITY]
P-SALICYLIC ACID
SALICYLIC ACID IMPURITY A [EP IMPURITY]
SALICYLIC ACID RELATED COMPOUND A [USP IMPURITY]
SALICYLIC ACID RELATED COMPOUND A [USP-RS]

Systematic Nomenclature

4-CARBOXYPHENOL
PARAHYDROXYBENZOIC ACID

Technical Codes

FEMA NO. 3986
NSC-4961

NDC Products Containing 4-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID

This unique ingredient identifier is listed as an ingredient or substance in the following products in the NDC directory: