SALICYLIC ACID 99% EXTRAPURE

Confirms to IP,BP 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid

Product CodeB-02278BRANDBio-Chem
GradeExtrapureCAS No69-72-7
Purity99%Molecular Weight138.12
H.S.Code2918.21100Shelf Life60 Months
Molecular FormulaC7H6O3

Physical Properties

Physical state at 20 °CSolidColorWhite Powder
OdourOdorlesspH Value2.4 at 20 °C
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]158 - 161 °CDecomposition point [°C]211°C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C]545 °CFlash point [°C]157 °C
Boiling Point [°C]211 °CVapour pressure mm/Hg1 mm Hg at 114 °C
Vapour density4.8Density [g/cm3]1.14
Solubility in water [% weight]Partially soluble in waterPartition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C2.21
Explosion limits -lower [%]1.10%

Packaging

Specification

Appearance
White or almost white, crystalline powder or white or colorless , acicular crystals
Assay
99.0 – 100.5%
Identification as per pharma
Passes test
Appearance of solution
Dissolve 1 g in 10 ml of ethanol (96%). Solution is clear & colourless
Melting range
158 – 161° C
Related Substances
Passes test
Sulphated ash
Max 0.1%
Heavy metal (as Pb)
Max 0.002%
Iron (Fe)
Max 0.0002%
Chloride (Cl)
Max 0.01%
Sulphate (SO4)
Max 0.02%
Loss on drying (over P2O5, in desiccator)
Max 0.5%

Safety Information and Hazard Symbols

Symbol: GHS05, GHS07
Signal Word: Danger
Hazardous Statement: H302-H318
Precaution Statement: P280-P305 + P351 + P338

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