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W398500

Sigma-Aldrich

Salicylic acid

≥99%, FG

Synonym(s):

2-Hydroxybenzoic acid

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Linear Formula:
2-(HO)C6H4CO2H
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
138.12
FEMA Number:
3985
Beilstein:
774890
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
8.112
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FDA 21 CFR 175.105
FDA 21 CFR 175.300
FDA 21 CFR 177.2600

vapor density

4.8 (vs air)

vapor pressure

1 mmHg ( 114 °C)

Assay

≥99%

form

powder or crystals

bp

211 °C (lit.)

mp

158-161 °C (lit.)

solubility

95% ethanol: 50 mg/mL

density

1.44 g/cm3 at 20 °C

cation traces

As: ≤3 ppm
Cd: ≤1 ppm
Hg: ≤1 ppm
Pb: ≤10 ppm

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

nutty; phenolic

SMILES string

OC(=O)c1ccccc1O

InChI

1S/C7H6O3/c8-6-4-2-1-3-5(6)7(9)10/h1-4,8H,(H,9,10)

InChI key

YGSDEFSMJLZEOE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

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General description

Salicylic acid (SA) is a phenolic compound In food industry, it is used as a preservative and also as a component of food-grade resins, polymers, and adhesives. SA is also used as a peeling agent in chemical peeling of skin.

Application


  • Insights into the biocontrol and plant growth promotion functions of Bacillus altitudinis strain KRS010 against Verticillium dahliae.: This research presents how salicylic acid might be involved in the biocontrol activities of Bacillus altitudinis, offering insights into its use for sustainable agricultural practices (Shan et al., 2024).

  • Fulvic acid enhancing pyrene biodegradation by immobilized Stenotrophomonas maltophilia: Effect and mechanism.: Explores the synergistic effect of salicylic acid with fulvic acid on the biodegradation processes of toxic compounds, demonstrating its potential in bioremediation technologies (Zhang et al., 2024).

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

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

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

314.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

157 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Dictionary of Food Compounds with CD-ROM: Additives, Flavors, and Ingredients, 947-947 (2012)
Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive review.
Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology, 8, 455-455 (2015)
Salicylic acid: properties, biosynthesis and physiological role.
Popova L, et al.
Bulgarian Journal of Plant Physiology, 23(1-2), 85-93 (1997)
The Merck Index: An Encyclopedia of Chemicals, Drugs, and Biologicals
Royal Society of Chemistry null
Role of salicylic acid in plants.
Raskin I.
Annual Review of Plant Biology, 43(1), 439-463 (1992)

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