Chemical Name:     

O-hydroxybenzoic acid

Other Name:

Salicylic acid

CAS#:

69-72-7

Chemical Formula:

C₇H₆O₃

Structural Formula:

Properties:

Pale pink to pale brown powder, it sublimating at the temperature over 76℃ in atmospherical enviroment, easily to decarboxylate and change into phenol and carbon dioxide when heated quickly. Its aqueous solution appears acid reaction, becomes purple with FeCl₃. Slightly soluble in water, soluble in boiling water, easily soluble in ethanol or ether.

Specifications:

 HG/T3398-2003

Appearance：                    Pale pink powder

Initial melting point of dry product：    ≥156℃

Salicylic acid content：             ≥99.0%

Phenol content：                  ≤0.20%

Ash：                           ≤0.30%

Uses:

The product is material of medicine, perfume, dyestuff, pesticide and rubber cure retarder. 

Packing:

In 25kgs, 300kgs, 500kgs, 800kgs woven of polypropylene bag,paper bag ,fiber drum lined with a polyethylene bag.

Storage:

Kept in a well-closed container and stored in a dry and ventilated place.