Salicylic acid
SIAL/BP775 - British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Reference Standard
Synonym: 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid
CAS Number: 69-72-7
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C7H6O3
Molecular Weight: 138.12
EC Number: 200-712-3
MDL Number: MFCD00002439
Linear Formula: 2-(HO)C6H4CO2H
Product Type: Chemical
| API family | salicylic acid |
| application(s) | pharmaceutical pharmaceutical small molecule |
| bp | 211 °C (lit.) |
| form | crystalline powder |
| format | neat |
| grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
| InChI | 1S/C7H6O3/c8-6-4-2-1-3-5( |
| InChI key | YGSDEFSMJLZEOE-UHFFFAOYSA |
| manufacturer/tradename | BP |
| mp | 158-161 °C (lit.) |
| shelf life | limited shelf life, expiry date on the label |
| SMILES string | OC(=O)c1ccccc1O |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| vapor density | 4.8 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | 1 mmHg ( 114 °C) |
| Application: | Salicylic acid BP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the British Pharmacopoeia. Also used in monographs such as: • Dithranol and Salicylic Acid Ointment |
| General description: | This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. |
| Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
| Packaging: | Unit quantity: 100 mg. Subject to change. The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity please visit British Pharmacopoeia   |
| Symbol |    GHS05,GHS07,GHS08 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H302 - H318 - H361d |
| Precautionary statements | P202 - P264 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P308 + P313 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | 314.6 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 157 °C - closed cup |
| bp | 211 °C (lit.) |
| mp | 158-161 °C (lit.) |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352106 |