Salicylic Acid (CAS 69-72-7)

Molecular structure

Chemical Product

SALICYLIC ACID

Cat. NoKC.1910016 CategoryAcids Molecular FormulaC7H6O3 CAS69-72-7 Molecular Weight138.12 g/mol

Pack sizes 500GM5KG

Safety & Hazards (GHS) Danger

Corrosive

Irritant

Health hazard

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Salicylic acid is a metabolite found in or produced by Saccharomyces cerevisiae.

CIR ingredient: Salicylic Acid
Source: bark of the white willow and wintergreen leaves; also produced by organic synthesis; Used medicinally for its bacteriostatic, fungicidal, and keratolytic properties; the salts are used as analgesics (aspirin); [ChemIDplus]
In the manufacture of aspirin, methyl salicylate, and other salicylates. Coupling agent for azo dyes. Has been used as food preservative. Keratolytic. Sodium salt as anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic.
Manufacture of resins, prevulcanization inhibitor, analytical reagent, /formerly as a/ fungicide

Physical Description	Salicylic acid is an odorless white to light tan solid. Sinks and mixes slowly with water. (USCG, 1999)
Color/Form	White crystals, fine needles, or fluffy white crystalline powder
Odor	SYNTHETIC ACID IS ODORLESS
Melting Point	315 °F (USCG, 1999)
Boiling Point	211 °C at 20 torr
Flash Point	315 °F (157 °C) (closed cup)
Density	1.44 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink
Solubility	Solubility (weight percent): carbon tetrachloride 0.262 (25 °C); benzene 0.775 (25 °C); propanol 27.36 (21 °C); absolute ethanol 34.87 (21 °C); acetone 396 (23 °C)
Vapor Pressure	0.000082 [mmHg]
Refractive Index	Index of refraction: 1.565 at 25 °C/D
Stability/Shelf Life	GRADUALLY DISCOLORS IN SUNLIGHT

IUPAC Name	2-hydroxybenzoic acid
Molecular Formula	C7H6O3
Molecular Weight	138.12 g/mol
CAS	69-72-7
SMILES	C1=CC=C(C(=C1)C(=O)O)O
InChIKey	YGSDEFSMJLZEOE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Catalog No	KC.1910016
Pack sizes	500GM · 5KG

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