
Name: Salicylic acid
Cas: 69-72-7
Purity: 99%
MOQ: 1KG
Directory Guidance on Salicylic acid
Chemical Structure

Basic Info
Quality of Salicylic Acid
White needle shaped crystals or monoclinic prisms with a spicy taste. Flammable. Low toxicity. Secure in the air, yet slowly changes shade when revealed to light. Melting point 159 ℃. The family member density is 1.443. Boiling factor 211 ℃. Sublimation at 76 ℃. Salicylic acid is somewhat soluble in water and soluble in acetone, turpentine, ethanol, ether, benzene, and chloroform. Its aqueous service undergoes an acidic response.
Salicylic acid is a natural compound stemmed from willow bark and sweet almonds. It has a wide range of applications in the fields of medicine and beauty. Salicylic acid is called an effective acne and cleansing representative for oily skin.
Chemical residential or commercial properties of Salicylic acid
Salicylic acid, additionally known as malic acid, is extra acidic than benzoic acid. It darkens in shade under sunlight and comes to be a purple red chelate when exposed to iron ions. It responds with ferric chloride to generate a purple color and is unstable to warm. When heated to 200 ℃, it quickly goes through decarboxylation to develop phenol. Salicylic acid in nature mostly exists in the kind of methyl ester in birch bark oil, with a content of approximately 96%. It additionally exists in cinnamon oil, violet oil, and holly oil. Free Salicylic acid is just existing in small amounts in plants.
Product Introduction
Salicylic acid Chemical Properties |
Melting point | 158-161 °C(lit.) |
Boiling point | 211 °C(lit.) |
density | 1.44 |
bulk density | 400-500kg/m3 |
vapor density | 4.8 (vs air) |
vapor pressure | 1 mm Hg ( 114 °C) |
refractive index | 1,565 |
FEMA | 3985 | 2-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID |
Fp | 157 °C |
storage temp. | 2-8°C |
solubility | ethanol: 1 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless |
pka | 2.98(at 25℃) |
form | Solid |
color | White to off-white |
PH Range | Non0 uorescence (2.5) to dark blue 0 uorescence (4.0) |
Odor | at 100.00 %. faint phenolic nutty |
PH | 3.21(1 mM solution);2.57(10 mM solution);2.02(100 mM solution); |
Odor Type | nutty |
biological source | synthetic |
Water Solubility | 1.8 g/L (20 ºC) |
Sensitive | Light Sensitive |
λmax | 210nm, 234nm, 303nm |
Merck | 14,8332 |
JECFA Number | 958 |
Sublimation | 70 ºC |
BRN | 774890 |
Product Name | Salicylic acid |
brand | China Lookchemical |
Specification | 99% |
MOQ | 1KG |
Storage conditions | Store in cool & dry place, Keep away from strong light and heat. |
Sample | Available |
Item | Standard |
Appearance | white or colorless crystalline powder |
Appearance of solution | clear and colorless |
4-hydroxybenzoic acid | ≤0.1% |
4-hydroxyisophthalic acid | ≤0.05% |
Phenol | ≤0.02% |
Other impurities | ≤0.03% |
Chloride | ≤100ppm |
Sulfate | ≤200ppm |
Heavy metals | ≤20ppm |
Loss on drying | ≤0.5% |
Sulphated ash | ≤0.1% |
Assay to dried substance | C7H6O3 99.0%-100.5% |
Storage | in the shade |
Packing | 25 kg/bag |
Product Packaging

Drug field
1. Skin illness therapy (topical medicine).
Salicylic acid is a keratolytic representative that can soften and dissolve the stratum corneum. It is extensively utilized to deal with the adhering to skin issues:.
Acne (acnes): can remove stopped up pores, decrease swelling, generally used in facial cleansing items, acne lotions, etc.
Cocklets, calluses, and calluses: aid liquify the stratum corneum, soften hardened areas, and help with removal.
Psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, dandruff: In combination with other medications, improve skin metabolic process.
2. Anti deterioration and antibacterial.
Salicylic acid has specific anti-bacterial and preservative impacts and has actually been utilized to prevent drugs or cosmetics from weakening.
2 、 Cosmetics market.
Salicylic acid is very common in skin care items, especially for oily and bothersome skin.
Oil control and skin cleansing: Salicylic acid can permeate pores, get rid of sebum and dead skin cells, and detoxify pores.
Chemical exfoliants: Coming from beta hydroxy acids (BHA), they are more suitable for oily or delicate skin than fruit acids (AHA).
Decreasing acne scars and coloring: By advertising skin renewal, gradually improving uneven skin tone.
Typically seen in:.
Toner, cleanser, facial mask, acne gel and various other products.
3 、 Pharmaceutical intermediates/chemical synthesis.
Salicylic acid is an essential intermediate for numerous drugs, especially critical in the synthesis of aspirin.
Synthesis of aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid): obtained by reacting salicylic acid with acetic anhydride.
Synthesis of salicylamide medications: such as salicylamide, formylsalicylic acid, etc.
Various other acquired drugs: such as anti rheumatic medications, sodium salicylate, methyl salicylate, etc
4 、 In the area of farming.
Salicylic acid is also used for plant defense and growth regulation:.
Plant stress and anxiety relievers: can improve the plant’s resistance to pathogenic microbes, drought, low temperature level and other damaging conditions.
Inducing plant immune action: turning on the plant protection system and enhancing illness resistance.
Chemicals: Utilized to expand the service life of fruits after harvesting.
5 、 Dyes and chemical sector.
Color production: Salicylic acid is a resources or intermediate for sure azo dyes.
Rubber sector: used for the synthesis of certain rubber ingredients.
Chemicals or antioxidants: previously utilized in the food industry (currently less typically made use of), or in lubricants to postpone oxidation.
6 、 Other uses in day-to-day live.
Preservatives: Originally used in food (such as milk items), but as a result of their toxicity, they are currently mostly stopped.
Dental care items: Utilized at extremely reduced focus in toothpaste to have anti-bacterial results.
Flavor industry: Salicylic acid is made use of as a forerunner or scent modifier for sure flavors.
Related References
Wikipedia-Salicylic acid
Manufacturer of Salicylic acid
China Lookchemical is based in Shandong, serves the whole country, faces the world, and is determined to become an excellent supplier and service provider in the chemical industry.
As a top manufacturer of surfactant,cosmetic raw materials, disinfectants, flavors, and fragrances in China, we are committed to producing high-quality products and have won high praise from customers all over the world.
In the next 10 years or even longer, Lookchemical will always adhere to the tenet of quality first and reputation first, and devote itself to providing customers with thoughtful and perfect services.
As a professional Salicylic acid manufacturer, Look Chemical has served more than 6,000 customers around the world. Because of our high-quality products and professional services, we have won high praise from most of our customers.
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We will make samples before mass production. After the samples are approved by the department and users, we will start mass production. During the production process, we will carry out 100% inspection, and then carry out random inspection before packaging.
WHAT’S YOUR MOQ?
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