Salicylic acid Property

Melting point:

157-159 °C

Boiling point:

211 °C(Press: 20 Torr)

Density 

1.443 g/cm3

pka

3.01±0.10(Predicted)

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Salicylic acid Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Definition

ChEBI: Salicylic acid is a monohydroxybenzoic acid that is benzoic acid with a hydroxy group at the ortho position. It is obtained from the bark of the white willow and wintergreen leaves. It has a role as an antiinfective agent, an antifungal agent, a keratolytic drug, an EC 1.11.1.11 (L-ascorbate peroxidase) inhibitor, a plant metabolite, an algal metabolite and a plant hormone. It is a conjugate acid of a salicylate.