Alpha Aesar Salicylic Acid AR 5Kg
A12253-5Kg

Chemical Properties

Formula: C₇H₆O₃

Formula Weight: 138.12

Melting point: 158-160°

Boiling Point: 211°/20mm

Flash Point: 157°(315°F)

Density: 1.443

 

Storage & Sensitivity

Light Sensitive. Ambient temperatures.

Solubility

Soluble in carbon terachloride, benz ene, prop anol, absol ute eth anol, acet one, tolue ne and eth er. Slightly soluble in water.

 

 

 

Applications

Salicylic acid is used as a food preservative as well as 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 dye industry for making azo direct dye and for acidic mordant dyeing.

 

Notes

Light sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, iod ine, iro n and ir on salts.

 

 

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