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Salicylic acid, ACS, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11307358
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Description

Salicylic acid is used as a food preservative as well as used in the treatment of many skin disorders such as acne, dandruff, psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis of the skin and scalp. It is an antiseptic. It is mainly used in the pharmaceutical industry for the manufacture of antipyretic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory and diuretic drugs. It is also used in the dye industry for making azo direct dyes and acidic mordant dyeing.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 69-72-7
Molecular Formula C7H6O3
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 138.12
MDL Number MFCD00002439
InChI Key YGSDEFSMJLZEOE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym salicylic acid, o-hydroxybenzoic acid, 2-carboxyphenol, o-carboxyphenol, rutranex, salonil, retarder w, keralyt, duoplant, freezone
PubChem CID 338
ChEBI CHEBI:16914
IUPAC Name 2-hydroxybenzoic acid
SMILES OC(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1O

Specifications

Melting Point 158°C to 160°C
Boiling Point 211°C (20mmHg)
Beilstein 774890
Merck Index 14,8332
Solubility Information Soluble in carbon terachloride,benzene,propanol,absolute ethanol,acetone,toluene and ether; Slightly soluble in cold water; More soluble in boiling water; Water solubility increased by Na3PO4,alkali acetates or alkali citrates.
Formula Weight 138.12
Percent Purity ≥99%
Grade ACS
Density 1.443 g/mL
Quantity 100 g
Flash Point 157°C (315°F)
Physical Form Powder
Chemical Name or Material Salicylic acid
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Salicylic acid
 Signal Word
  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • Acute toxicity Category 4
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
  • Reproductive toxicity Category 2
 Hazard Statement
  • H302-Harmful if swallowed.
  • H318-Causes serious eye damage.
  • H361d-Suspected of damaging the unborn child.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Salicylic acid

RUO – Research Use Only

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