Salicylic Acid

C₇H₆O₃

IUPAC: 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid

CAS: 69-72-7

Descripción general

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.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hydrogen H 6 1,0080
Carbon C 7 12,0110
Oxygen O 3 15,9990

Composición elemental

C
60,9%
O
34,8%

Usos

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

Datos curiosos

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

Seguridad

  • ⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

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

Propiedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
solid
Masa molar
138,12 g/mol
Densidad
1,4430 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
159,0 °C
Punto de ebullición
211,0 °C
Solubilidad
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

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).