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CAS 69-72-7 — Salicylic acid

CAS 69-72-7 2-(HO)C6H4CO2H MW 138.12

Salicylic acid is a white crystalline organic compound used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and chemical synthesis. Industrially, it serves as the starting material for aspirin, methyl salicylate and other salicylates, and as a coupling component for azo dyes and an intermediate in resin manufacture. It functions as a keratolytic agent and is a key ingredient in treatments for acne, psoriasis, and warts. Available in powder form with a CAS number of 69-72-7, molecular formula C7H6O3, and molecular weight 138.12 g/mol. Store at ambient temperature. Signal word: Danger. Molekula supplies Salicylic acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

Also known as: 2-Carboxyphenol · 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid · Duoplant · Freezone · Keralyt · o-Carboxyphenol · o-hydroxybenzoic acid · Retarder W · Rutranex · Salonil · Salicylic acid BP, EP, USP · Salicylic Acid - USP CRS

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