Salicylic Acid

C₇H₆O₃

IUPAC: 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid

CAS: 69-72-7

Visão geral

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.

Composição

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

Composição elemental

C
60,9%
O
34,8%

Usos

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

Curiosidades

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

Segurança

  • ⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

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

Propriedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
solid
Massa molar
138,12 g/mol
Densidade
1,4430 g/cm³
Ponto de fusão
159,0 °C
Ponto de ebulição
211,0 °C
Solubilidade
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).