Salicylic Acid

C₇H₆O₃

IUPAC: 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid

CAS: 69-72-7

अवलोकन

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.

संरचना

तत्व प्रतीक परमाणु परमाणु द्रव्यमान
Hydrogen H 6 1.0080
Carbon C 7 12.0110
Oxygen O 3 15.9990

मूलीय संरचना

C
60.9%
O
34.8%

उपयोग

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

रोचक तथ्य

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

सुरक्षा

  • ⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

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

गुण

प्रकार
organic
अवस्था
solid
मोलर द्रव्यमान
138.12 g/mol
घनत्व
1.4430 g/cm³
गलनांक
159.0 °C
क्वथनांक
211.0 °C
घुलनशीलता
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).