Molekula
Sodium salicylate
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Sodium salicylate is a sodium salt of salicylic acid used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and chemical synthesis. It acts as an anti-inflammatory and analgesic agent and serves as a reagent in organic chemistry. Available in powder form, it has a CAS number of 54-21-7, molecular formula C7H5NaO3, and a molecular weight of 160.10 g/mol. Stable at ambient temperatures, it requires storage under standard conditions. Molekula supplies Sodium salicylate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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1 kg — £77.00 per pack ex VAT · £92.40 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Heavy metals | ≤20ppm |
| Identification | Conforms to reference |
| Loss on Drying | ≤0.5% |
| Acidity | 0.01M NaOH ≤2.0ml |
| Chlorides | ≤200ppm |
| Assay (dried basis) | 99.0% - 101% |
| Sulphates (SO4)(2-) | ≤600ppm |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Flash Point | 99 °C |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 57802768 |
| CAS Number | 54-21-7 |
| IUPAC Name | sodium 2-hydroxybenzoate |
| EC Number | 200-198-0 |
| Molecular Formula | HOC6H4COONa |
| Molecular Weight | 160.10 |
| Exact Mass | 160.0136 |
| SMILES | C1=CC=C(C(=C1)C(=O)[O-])O.[Na+] |
| InChIKey | ABBQHOQBGMUPJH-UHFFFAOYSA-M |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C7H6O3.Na/c8-6-4-2-1-3-5(6)7(9)10;/h1-4,8H,(H,9,10);/q;+1/p-1 |
| PubChem CID | 16760658 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| Tariff Code | 2918210000 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
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Serious Health Hazard
GHS08
Hazard statements
- H302 Harmful if swallowed
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
- H361d Suspected of damaging fertility. Suspected of damaging the unborn child.
Precautionary statements
- P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
- P308+313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- Alysine
- Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, monosodium salt
- Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, sodium salt (1:1)
- Enterosalicyl
- Kerasalicyl
- Monosodium 2-hydroxybenzoate
- Natrii salicylas
- Natrum salicylicum
- salicylate sodium
- Salicylic acid sodium salt
Frequently asked questions
What is sodium salicylate used for?
Sodium salicylate is used in pharmaceuticals, as a preservative, and in the synthesis of other chemicals, including aspirin derivatives.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of sodium salicylate?
The formula is HOC6H4COONa and the molecular weight is 160.10 g/mol.
How should sodium salicylate be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and light.
What grade of sodium salicylate does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies sodium salicylate in reagent grade.
Can Molekula supply sodium salicylate in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply sodium salicylate in bulk quantities upon request.
What documentation comes with a sodium salicylate order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
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