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Salicylic acid, ACS, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Salicylic acid is used as a food preservative as well as used 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 the dye industry for making azo direct dyes and 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.
Specifications
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 cold water; More soluble in boiling water; Water solubility increased by Na3PO4,alkali acetates or alkali citrates.
Formula Weight
138.12
Percent Purity
≥99%
Grade
ACS
Density
1.443 g/mL
Quantity
100 g
Hazard Category
H302-H318-H361d
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H318-H302-H335-H315
Causes serious eye damage.
Harmful if swallowed.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Causes skin irritation.
Precautionary Statement
P201-P202-P264b-P270-P281-P301+P312-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P310-P330-P501c
EINECSNumber
200-712-3
RTECSNumber
VO0525000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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