Product Name | Salicylic acid |
Synonyms | O-Hydroxybenzoic acid, 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid |
CAS | 78418-01-6 |
Molecular formula | C7H6O3 |
Molecular Weight | 138.12 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | M.P.:159 ºC B.P.:210 ºC F.P.:157 ºC Density:1.376 g/cm³ |
General Description | White crystalline powder |
Usage | Disinfectant preservative |
Packing | 1kg/Bag,25kg/Drum |
Storage condition | Stored in the dry and ventilated inside storeroom, prevent direct sunlight, slightly pile and put down |
Specifications | |
Appearance and smell | White crystalline powder ,no smell |
Solubility | It is freely soluble in ethanol(95)and in a-cetone,and slightly soluble in water |
Identification(1).Melting point of salicylic acid | 158 °C -161 °C |
Identification(2) Qualitative tests | Positive reaction |
Chloride | ≤0.014% |
Sulfate | ≤0.019% |
Heavy metals | ≤20ppm |
Readily carbonizable substances | Not deeper than control fluid C |
Loss on drying | ≤0.5% |
Residue on ignition | ≤0.1% |
(HPLC) P-henol(HPLC) | ≤0.02% |
Assay | ≥99.5% |