Salicylic Acid

C₇H₆O₃

IUPAC: 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid

CAS: 69-72-7

Übersicht

Salicylic acid is derived from willow bark and is the precursor to aspirin. It is widely used in skincare products for treating acne and warts.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Hydrogen H 6 1,0080
Carbon C 7 12,0110
Oxygen O 3 15,9990

Elementare Zusammensetzung

H
Hydrogen ×6
4,4%
C
Carbon ×7
60,9%
O
Oxygen ×3
34,8%

Verwendung

  • • Acne treatment
  • • Wart removal
  • • Food preservative
  • • Aspirin precursor

Wissenswertes

  • ✦ Ancient Egyptians used willow bark (containing salicin) for pain relief 3,500 years ago

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

C1=CC=C(C(=C1)C(=O)O)O

Eigenschaften

Typ
organic
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
138,12 g/mol
Dichte
1,4430 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
159,0 °C
Siedepunkt
211,0 °C
Löslichkeit
2.2 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
138,0317
XLogP
2,3
TPSA
57,5 Ų
H-Bond Donors
2
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
1
Heavy Atoms
10
Complexity
133,0

Verwandte Verbindungen

Caffeine

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

Coumarin

C₉H₆O₂

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Diazepam

C₁₆H₁₃ClN₂O

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Butane

C₄H₁₀

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Salicylic Acid?
Salicylic Acid (C₇H₆O₃) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid.
What is the molecular weight of Salicylic Acid?
Salicylic Acid has a molar mass of 138.12 g/mol.
What state is Salicylic Acid at room temperature?
Salicylic Acid is a solid at room temperature.
Is Salicylic Acid organic or inorganic?
Salicylic Acid is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Salicylic Acid?
Salicylic Acid (C₇H₆O₃) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).