Salicylic Acid
Product Description
| Product | Salicylic Acid |
| CAS | 69-72-7 |
| Formula | C7H6O3 |
| Synonym | 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid, Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, Salicylic acid |
Typical Product Specifications
| Density | 1.443 (204 c) |
| Slightly Soluble | in water, benzene, chloroform |
| Phenol | 0.05% Max. |
| Appearance | White Powder Crystal |
| Melting Point | 158 - 161C |
| Chloride | 0.014% Max. |
| Sulfate | 0.02% Max. |
| Assay | 99.5% Min. |
| Heavy Metals | 0.002% Max. |
| Water | 0.5% Max. |
| Residue on Ignition | 0.05% Max. |
| Color | discolored by light |
| Molecular weight | 138.12 |
| Flash Point | (tcc) 157 c |
| Solubility | alcohol, ether, oxygenated and chlorinated solvs. |
| Boiling Point | 211 c (20 mm) sublimes at 76 c |
| Chemical Structure |  |
| Notes | Medicinally, it is used in pain and fever relief medicines such as Aspirin. It is also widely used in skin-care applications for the treatment of acne, psoriasis, calluses, and warts. Use: ANTIDANDRUFF, HAIR CONDITIONING, KERATOLYTIC, MASKING, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING |
| Class | Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) & Intermediates, Chemical Intermediates, Food and Beverage Chemicals - Sweeteners - Acidulants - Emulsifiers, Personal Care - Cosmetic Ingredients, Organic Intermediates and Compounds |
| Function | Chemical Intermediate |
| Industry | Food Chemicals, Cosmetic, Pharmaceutical, Specialty Chemicals, Personal Care, Organics |
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