Salicylic acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

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.

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.

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.

Solubility
Soluble in carbon terachloride, benzene, propanol, absolute ethanol, acetone, toluene and ether. Slightly soluble in water.

Notes
Light sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, iodine, iron and iron salts.

Specifications

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

• 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 water.
• Formula Weight: 138.12
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Density: 1.443
• Quantity: 250 g
• Flash Point: 157°C (315°F)
• Sensitivity: Light sensitive
• Chemical Name or Material: Salicylic acid

Safety and Handling

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