SALICYLIC ACID 99% EXTRAPURE

Confirms to IP,BP 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid

Product Code B-02278 BRAND Bio-Chem
Grade Extrapure CAS No 69-72-7
Purity 99% Molecular Weight 138.12
H.S.Code 2918.21100 Shelf Life 60 Months
Molecular Formula C7H6O3

Physical Properties

Physical state at 20 °C Solid Color White Powder
Odour Odorless pH Value 2.4 at 20 °C
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 158 - 161 °C Decomposition point [°C] 211°C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 545 °C Flash point [°C] 157 °C
Boiling Point [°C] 211 °C Vapour pressure mm/Hg 1 mm Hg at 114 °C
Vapour density 4.8 Density [g/cm3] 1.14
Solubility in water [% weight] Partially soluble in water Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C 2.21
Explosion limits -lower [%] 1.10%

Packaging

Bio-Fine

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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