Salicylic acid
CAS Number69-72-7
Formula2-(HO)C6H4CO2H
Mol. Weight138.12 g/mol
Salicylic acid
What is Salicylic acid?
Salicylic acid is a chemical compound with CAS number 69-72-7 and molecular formula 2-(HO)C6H4CO2H. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Specifications
Linear Formula
2-(HO)C6H4CO2H
Molecular Weight
138.12 g/mol
Grade
ACS reagent
Assay/Purity
≥99.0%
Impurities
H2SO4, passes test(darkened)
Boiling Point
211 °C(lit.)
Safety Information
GHS05
GHS07Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
H302-H318
Precautionary Statements
P280-P305 + P351 + P338
Required PPE
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
Melting Point
158-161 °C(lit.)
Ignition Residue
≤0.01%
Anion Traces
chloride (Cl-): ≤0.001%
sulfate (SO42-): ≤0.003%
Cation Traces
Fe: ≤2 ppm
heavy metals (as Pb): ≤5 ppm
EC Number
200-712-3
WGK Germany
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