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Salicylic acid
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Salicylic acid |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid;Salicylic acid;o-Hydroxybenzoic acid |
| Chinese name | 水杨酸 |
| Chinese synonyms | 邻羟基苯甲酸;柳酸;2-羟基苯甲酸 |
| Chemical category | Organic Acids |
| CAS No. | 69-72-7 |
| EINECS No. | 200-712-3 |
| Molecular formula | C7H6O3 |
| Molecular weight | 138.12 |
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Technical indicators
Assay ≥99.5%; melting point 158–161°C; water ≤0.5%; heavy metals (as Pb) ≤10 ppm; residue on ignition ≤0.1%
Performance characteristics
White crystalline powder, slightly soluble in water, keratolytic and antimicrobial properties
Application scenarios
Pharmaceutical (anti-acne, keratolytic), cosmetic preservative, food preservative, dye intermediate