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Salicylic acid, ACS, 99+%
Description
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
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 |
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Safety and Handling
| 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 |
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