Salicylsalicylic acid, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Salicylsalicylic acid is used in organic synthesis and functions as a plant hormone, as a key ingredient in topical anti-acne products.

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
Salicylsalicylic acid is used in organic synthesis and functions as a plant hormone, as a key ingredient in topical anti-acne products.

Solubility
Hydrolyzes slowly in water.

Notes
Moisture Sensitive. Store away from strong oxidizing agents. Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 552-94-3
• Molecular Formula: C14H10O5
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 258.229
• MDL Number: MFCD00020252
• InChI Key: WVYADZUPLLSGPU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: salsalate, sasapyrine, salicylsalicylic acid, disalicylic acid, disalcid, sasapyrinum, saloxium, 2-carboxyphenyl salicylate, salina, diacesal
• PubChem CID: 5161
• ChEBI: CHEBI:9014
• IUPAC Name: 2-(2-hydroxybenzoyl)oxybenzoic acid
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C(=C1)C(=O)OC2=CC=CC=C2C(=O)O)O

• Melting Point: 132°C to 138°C
• Quantity: 100 g
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Solubility Information: Hydrolyzes slowly in water.
• Formula Weight: 258.23
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Salicylsalicylic acid

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