Sodium anisate Basic Information Structural formula: Chemical name: sodium 4-methoxybenzoate Molecular formula: C8H7NaO3 Molecular weight: 174.13 CAS RN: 536-45-8 EINECS No.: 208-634-1 Physical and chemical properties Flash point: 115.5â?? Boiling point: 278.3â?? at 760mmHg Solubility in 100g o water: 20â?? 17.2%;25â?? 22.0%;30â?? 27.0% 40â?? 40.0% Detailed Description Quality index Index Specification Appearance White to slight yellow power Assay (HPLC) â?¥99.0% Color of solution(1:10) Clear to slight yellow PH (1% aqueous solution) PH(1% solution) 6.0-8.0 Loss on drying â?¤2.0% Anisic aldehyde (HPLC) â?¤0.1% Anethole (HPLC) â?¤0.1% Application As preservation of cosmetics and daily chemicals Packing 25kg drum or 20kg carton, or at the request of client.