Salicylic acid Basic information
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Product Name: Salicylic acid
Synonyms: 2-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID;ACIDUM SALICYLICUM;ACETYLSALISYLIC ACID IMP C;ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID IMPURITY C;FEMA 3985;SALICYCLIC ACID;SALICYLIC ACID;RETARDER TSA
CAS: 69-72-7
MF: C7H6O3
MW: 138.12
EINECS: 200-712-3
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Mol File: 69-72-7.mol
Salicylic acid Structure
Salicylic acid Chemical Properties
Melting point 158-161 °C(lit.)
Boiling point 211 °C(lit.)
density 1.44
vapor density 4.8 (vs air)
vapor pressure 1 mm Hg ( 114 °C)
refractive index 1,565
FEMA 3985 | 2-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID
Fp 157 °C
storage temp. Store at RT.
solubility ethanol: 1 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless
form Solid
pka 2.98(at 25℃)
color White to off-white
PH 2.4 (H2O)(saturated solution)
PH Range Non0 uorescence (2.5) to dark blue 0 uorescence (4.0)
Water Solubility 1.8 g/L (20 ºC)
λmax 210nm, 234nm, 303nm
Sensitive Light Sensitive
Sublimation 70 ºC
Merck 14,8332
JECFA Number 958
BRN 774890
Stability: Stable. Substances to be avoided include oxidizing agents, strong bases, iodine, fluorine. Combustible. Sensitive to light.
Major Application Semiconductors, nanoparticles, photoresists, lubricating oils, UV absorbers, adhesive, leather, cleaner, hair dye, soaps, cosmetics, pain medication, analgesics, antibacterial agent, treatment of dandruff, hyperpigmented skin, tinea pedis, onychomycosis, osteoporosis, beriberi, fungicidal skin disease, autoimmune disease
InChIKey YGSDEFSMJLZEOE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
CAS DataBase Reference 69-72-7(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-(69-72-7)
EPA Substance Registry System Salicylic acid (69-72-7)