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Salicylic acid

British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

2-Hydroxybenzoic acid

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Linear Formula:
2-(HO)C6H4CO2H
CAS Number:
69-72-7
Molecular Weight:
138.12
EC Number:
200-712-3
UNSPSC Code:
12352106
NACRES:
NA.24
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
774890
MDL number:
MFCD00002439

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Product Name

Salicylic acid, British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Reference Standard

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

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

vapor density

4.8 (vs air)

vapor pressure

1 mmHg ( 114 °C)

API family

salicylic acid

form

crystalline powder

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

manufacturer/tradename

BP

bp

211 °C (lit.)

mp

158-161 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical
pharmaceutical small molecule

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

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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:
  • Abacavir and Lamivudine Tablets
  • 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.
    Learn how British Pharmacopoeia (BP) sets the standard by offering quality British Pharmacopoeia Chemical Reference Substances (BPCRS).

    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

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    Danger

    Hazard Classifications

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

    Storage Class

    13 - Non Combustible Solids

    wgk

    WGK 1

    flash_point_f

    314.6 °F - closed cup

    flash_point_c

    157 °C - closed cup

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