Salicylic acid is a monohydroxybenzoic acid that is benzoic acid with a hydroxy group at the ortho position. It is obtained from the bark of the white willow and wintergreen leaves. It has a role as an antiinfective agent, an antifungal agent, a keratolytic drug, an EC 1.11.1.11 (L-ascorbate peroxidase) inhibitor, a plant metabolite, an algal metabolite and a plant hormone. It is a conjugate acid of a salicylate.
CAS No.
69-72-7
Formula
C7H6O3
Molecular Mass
138.12100
Exact Mass
138.03200
PSA
57.53000
Logp
1.09040
IUPAC
2-hydroxybenzoic acid
Attribute classification
Matter Classification
organic
Category
Chemical and Physical Properties
Melting Point
158-161 °C
Density
1.44g/cm3
Boiling Point
211 °C
Flash Point
157 °C
Appearance
White crystalline powder or light pink to light brown crystalline powder
Manufacturing
