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W398500

Salicylic acid

≥99%, FG

Synonym(s):

2-Hydroxybenzoic acid

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Linear Formula:
2-(HO)C6H4CO2H
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
138.12
Flavis number:
8.112
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
FEMA Number:
3985
NACRES:
NA.21
EC Number:
200-712-3
MDL number:
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
774890
Organoleptic:
nutty; phenolic
Grade:
FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher
Biological source:
synthetic
Agency:
follows IFRA guidelines
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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Product Name

Salicylic acid, ≥99%, FG

InChI key

YGSDEFSMJLZEOE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

1S/C7H6O3/c8-6-4-2-1-3-5(6)7(9)10/h1-4,8H,(H,9,10)

SMILES string

OC(=O)c1ccccc1O

biological source

synthetic

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher

agency

follows IFRA guidelines

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FDA 21 CFR 175.105
FDA 21 CFR 175.300
FDA 21 CFR 177.2600

vapor density

4.8 (vs air)

vapor pressure

1 mmHg ( 114 °C)

assay

≥99%

form

powder or crystals

bp

211 °C (lit.)

mp

158-161 °C (lit.)

solubility

95% ethanol: 50 mg/mL

density

1.44 g/cm3 at 20 °C

cation traces

As: ≤3 ppm
Cd: ≤1 ppm
Hg: ≤1 ppm
Pb: ≤10 ppm

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

organoleptic

nutty; phenolic

Quality Level

Gene Information

human ... ALB(213), PTPN1(5770)

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Application


  • Insights into the biocontrol and plant growth promotion functions of Bacillus altitudinis strain KRS010 against Verticillium dahliae.: This research presents how salicylic acid might be involved in the biocontrol activities of Bacillus altitudinis, offering insights into its use for sustainable agricultural practices (Shan et al., 2024).

  • Fulvic acid enhancing pyrene biodegradation by immobilized Stenotrophomonas maltophilia: Effect and mechanism.: Explores the synergistic effect of salicylic acid with fulvic acid on the biodegradation processes of toxic compounds, demonstrating its potential in bioremediation technologies (Zhang et al., 2024).

General description

Salicylic acid (SA) is a phenolic compound In food industry, it is used as a preservative and also as a component of food-grade resins, polymers, and adhesives. SA is also used as a peeling agent in chemical peeling of skin.

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - Repr. 2

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

314.6 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

157 °C - closed cup

ppe

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves


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Dictionary of Food Compounds with CD-ROM: Additives, Flavors, and Ingredients, 947-947 (2012)
The Merck Index: An Encyclopedia of Chemicals, Drugs, and Biologicals
Royal Society of Chemistry null
Salicylic acid: properties, biosynthesis and physiological role.
Popova L, et al.
Bulgarian Journal of Plant Physiology, 23(1-2), 85-93 (1997)
Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive review.
Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology, 8, 455-455 (2015)
Role of salicylic acid in plants.
Raskin I.
Annual Review of Plant Biology, 43(1), 439-463 (1992)

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