Salicylic Acid
CAS No. 69-72-7
2-Hydroxybenzoic acid
C7H6O3 · MW 138.12
Salicylic Acid (CAS 69-72-7) is a acids building block with the molecular formula C7H6O3 and a molecular weight of 138.12 g/mol. It is supplied for pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturing, custom synthesis programmes and analytical research, with documentation and quality data available on request.
Chemical Structure
Quick Chemical Facts
CAS Number
69-72-7
Chemical Name
Salicylic Acid
IUPAC Name
2-Hydroxybenzoic acid
Molecular Formula
C7H6O3
Molecular Weight
138.12 g/mol
Category
Acids
Salicylic Acid structure
- SMILES
- OC(=O)c1ccccc1O
About Salicylic Acid
Salicylic Acid (CAS 69-72-7) is a acids building block with the molecular formula C7H6O3 and a molecular weight of 138.12 g/mol. It is supplied for pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturing, custom synthesis programmes and analytical research, with documentation and quality data available on request.
Chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C7H6O3 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 138.12 g/mol |
Chemical Identifiers
| CAS Number | 69-72-7 |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Salicylic Acid |
| IUPAC Name | 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid |
| SMILES | OC(=O)c1ccccc1O |
| Category | Acids |
Synonyms
- 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid
Applications — Salicylic Acid
Pharmaceutical Applications
Used as an intermediate or reagent in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients and drug intermediates where Salicylic Acid is required at controlled purity.
Laboratory Applications
Applied in medicinal chemistry, route scouting and analytical reference work at gram to kilogram scale.
Industrial Applications
Employed in fine chemical and specialty manufacturing processes that consume Salicylic Acid as a raw material.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salicylic Acid?
Salicylic Acid (CAS 69-72-7) is a acids building block with the molecular formula C7H6O3 and a molecular weight of 138.12 g/mol. It is supplied for pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturing, custom synthesis programmes and analytical research, with documentation and quality data available on request.
What is the CAS number of Salicylic Acid?
The CAS number of Salicylic Acid is 69-72-7.
What is the molecular formula of Salicylic Acid?
The molecular formula of Salicylic Acid is C7H6O3.
What is the molecular weight of Salicylic Acid?
The molecular weight of Salicylic Acid is 138.12 g/mol.
What is Salicylic Acid used for?
Used as an intermediate or reagent in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients and drug intermediates where Salicylic Acid is required at controlled purity. Applied in medicinal chemistry, route scouting and analytical reference work at gram to kilogram scale. Employed in fine chemical and specialty manufacturing processes that consume Salicylic Acid as a raw material.
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