CAS69-72-7
FormulaC7H6O3
Synonym2-Hydroxybenzoic acid, Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, Salicylic acid
Density1.443 (204 c)
Slightly Solublein water, benzene, chloroform
Phenol0.05% Max.
AppearanceWhite Powder Crystal
Melting Point158 - 161C
Chloride0.014% Max.
Sulfate0.02% Max.
Assay99.5% Min.
Heavy Metals0.002% Max.
Water0.5% Max.
Residue on Ignition0.05% Max.
Colordiscolored by light
Molecular weight138.12
Flash Point(tcc) 157 c
Solubilityalcohol, ether, oxygenated and chlorinated solvs.
Boiling Point211 c (20 mm) sublimes at 76 c