Salicylic Acid

Salicylic Acid is a white, crystalline powder. It is gradually discolored by light over time, and is soluble in acetone, alcohol, ether, and benzene, and slightly soluble in water.

Product Details

Formula:

C7H6O3

CAS Number:

69-72-7

Also Known As:

2-Hydroxybenzoic acid; o-hydroxybenzoic acid

Structure:

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applications:

Salicylic Acid is widely used in the cosmetics, personal care, and pharmaceutical industries. It is also used in the manufacture of aspirin and salicylates, resins, as a food preservative, and a fungicide.
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Typical Specifications

Data is representative of average lots;
data taken from specific lots may vary.

Appearance

White Powder Crystal

Boiling Point, °C

211

Density, g/cm3

1.443

Melting point, °C

158 - 161

Molecular weight, g/mol

138.12

Odor

Odorless

Purity, %

99.5 min.

Refractive index, n20/D

1.565

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