Salicylic acid

Description

Body Lotion · CAS 69-72-7 · C7H6O3. UNII O414PZ4LPZ. Boiling Point: 211; Boiling Point: 211 °C at 20 torr; Boiling Point: 211.00 °C. @ 20.00 mm Hg.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	69-72-7
PubChem CID	338
Molecular formula	C7H6O3
IUPAC name	2-hydroxybenzoic acid
UNII (FDA)	O414PZ4LPZ
FEMA number	3985
JECFA number	958

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	138.12
XLogP3	2.3
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	3
Rotatable Bond Count	1
Exact Mass	138.031694049
Monoisotopic Mass	138.031694049
Topological Polar Surface Area	57.5
Heavy Atom Count	10
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	211
Boiling Point	211 °C at 20 torr
Boiling Point	211.00 °C. @ 20.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point	256 °C (sublimes)
Boiling Point	211 °C (20 mm Hg)
Melting Point	315 °F (USCG, 1999)
Melting Point	158
Melting Point	159 °C
Melting Point	158 °C
Flash Point	315 °F (157 °C) (closed cup)

Physical description & handling notes

• Salicylic acid is an odorless white to light tan solid. Sinks and mixes slowly with water. (USCG, 1999)
• Wet Solid; Other Solid; Dry Powder; Liquid
• White to light tan solid; [CAMEO] Colorless crystals; [ICSC]
• Solid
• ODOURLESS WHITE-TO-YELLOW POWDER.
• White to faint yellow crystalline powder; faint nutty odour

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent PRESERVATIVE: Food Additives
GHS notification summary	0.1% (7 / 4704)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	0.1% (7 / 4704)
Reported hazard statements	H302, H318, H312 (45.5%), H319 (49.7%), H315, H317, H361, H370

Documented Uses

• Source: bark of the white willow and wintergreen leaves; also produced by organic synthesis; Used medicinally for its bacteriostatic, fungicidal, and keratolytic properties; the salts are used as analgesics (aspirin); [ChemIDplus]
• Salicylic acid is used mainly in the synthesis of acetylsalicylic acid, the most commonly dispensed pharmaceutical product. In the form of esters, amides, and salicylic acid salts it serves as a starting material for other pharmaceutical products. Technical-grade salicylic acid is used primarily as an intermediate in the production of agrochemical products, dyes, and colorants, as well as in the rubber industry and in the manufacture of phenolic resins.
• In the manufacture of aspirin, methyl salicylate, and other salicylates. Coupling agent for azo dyes. Has been used as food preservative. Keratolytic. Sodium salt as anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic.
• Manufacture of resins, prevulcanization inhibitor, analytical reagent, /formerly as a/ fungicide
• Acanthosis nigricans can be dealt with by using lotions or creams containing salicylic acid
• For more Uses (Complete) data for SALICYLIC ACID (8 total), please visit the HSDB record page.

Synonyms

salicylic acid; 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid; 69-72-7; o-hydroxybenzoic acid; 2-Carboxyphenol; o-Carboxyphenol; Retarder W; Rutranex; Salonil; Keralyt; Duoplant; Freezone; Saligel; Ionil; Psoriacid-S-stift; Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Body Lotion?

CAS 69-72-7; molecular formula C7H6O3; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is Body Lotion known by?

salicylic acid, 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid, 69-72-7, o-hydroxybenzoic acid, 2-Carboxyphenol, o-Carboxyphenol.

What is the regulatory status of Body Lotion?

Documented regulatory listings: EU Flavoring substances; FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT; FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS.

Is Body Lotion classified as hazardous?

0.1% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (7 of 4704).

What are the key physical properties of Body Lotion?

Boiling Point: 211; Boiling Point: 211 °C at 20 torr; Boiling Point: 211.00 °C. @ 20.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 256 °C (sublimes).

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