Description

Salicylic Acid CAS NO 69-72-7 is a versatile monohydroxybenzoic acid and a key organic intermediate with significant industrial and pharmaceutical importance. Its value lies in its dual functionality as a precursor for synthesizing other chemicals and as an active ingredient in final formulations. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, personal care, and agrochemical industries seeking a reliable, high-quality building block for their processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: A critical precursor in the production of acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) and other analgesic and anti-inflammatory drugs.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Used as a key active ingredient in acne treatments, chemical peels, shampoos (for dandruff control), and skin care products for its keratolytic and antiseptic properties.
• Agrochemical Intermediates: Serves as a building block for manufacturing certain herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Food Preservatives & Flavoring: Employed as a preservative and flavoring agent in certain food products and beverages.
• Dye & Colorant Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of azo dyes and other colorants.
• Rubber & Polymer Industry: Utilized as a retarder in the vulcanization process of rubber and in the production of certain polymers.
• Laboratory & Analytical Reagent: Used in chemical analysis, organic synthesis, and as a standard in various laboratory procedures.

Basic Information

Product Name	Salicylic Acid
CAS No.	69-72-7
Molecular Formula	C7H6O3
Molecular Weight	138.12 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Hydroxybenzoic Acid; o-Hydroxybenzoic Acid; Skincret; Retarder SA; Keralyt; Duoplant; Psoriacid; Salonil
EINECS	200-712-3

Quality Control

Our Salicylic Acid is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We offer grades compliant with major pharmacopoeial standards, including USP, BP, Ph. Eur., and JP, as well as technical and food-grade (FCC) specifications. Each batch is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles, available upon request to meet your regulatory and quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and strong acids. The product is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White or almost white, crystalline powder or needles
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Melting Point	158°C - 161°C
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Sulfated Ash	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.1%; Total impurities ≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.