69-72-7 structure, C7H6O3
salicylic acid
CAS No.: 69-72-7 Formula: C7H6O3 Molecular Weight: 138.12100
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salicylic acid

CAS No.:

69-72-7

Formula:

C7H6O3

Molecular Weight: 138.12100
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Description

Salicylic acid (from Latin salix, willow tree) is a monohydroxybenzoic acid, a type of phenolic acid and a beta hydroxy acid. It has the formula C7H6O3. This colorless crystalline organic acid is widely used in organic synthesis and functions as a plant hormone. It is derived from the metabolism of salicin. In addition to serving as an important active metabolite of aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid), which acts in part as a prodrug to salicylic acid, it is probably best known for its use as a key ingredient in topical anti-acne products. The salts and esters of salicylic acid are known as salicylates. The medicinal part of the plant is the inner bark.
It is on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, the most important medications needed in a basic health system.

Basic Info

Numbering system

EINECS number 200-712-3
MDL number MFCD00002439

Properties

Appearance & Physical State

white to off-white crystalline powder

Density

1.44

Boiling Point

211ºC (20 mmHg)

Melting Point

158-161ºC

Flash Point

157ºC

Refractive Index

1.565

Water Solubility

1.8 g/L (20 ºC)

Stability

Stable. Substances to be avoided include oxidizing agents, strong bases, iodine, fluorine. Combustible. Sensitive to light.

Storage Condition

Store at RT.

Vapor Density

4.8 (vs air)

Vapor Pressure

1 mm Hg ( 114 °C)

Safety Info

RTECS

VO0525000

Safety Statements

S26-S37/39

HS Code

2918211000

WGK Germany

1

Risk Statements

R22; R36/37/38; R41

Hazard Codes

Xn

Caution Statement

P280; P301 + P312 + P330; P305 + P351 + P338 + P310

Symbol

GHS05, GHS07

Hazard Declaration

H302; H318

Signal Word

Danger
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