Salicylic Acid
TL;DR: Salicylic Acid (CAS 69-72-7) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C7H6O3 and molecular weight 138.0317 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
2-hydroxybenzoic acid
Also Known As: salicylic acid, 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid, 2-Carboxyphenol, o-Carboxyphenol, Rutranex
Application Areas
Top 5 of 22 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C7H6O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 138.0317 g/mol |
| XLogP | 2.3 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 57.5 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 2 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 3 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 1 |
| Exact Mass | 138.0317 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 10 |
| Complexity | 133.0 |
| Purity | ≥99.0% |
| Melting Point | 315 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Boiling Point | 211 |
| Density | 1.44 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Flash Point | 315 °F (157 °C) (closed cup) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.000082 [mmHg] |
| Refractive Index | Index of refraction: 1.565 at 25 °C/D |
| Solubility | 2240 |
| SMILES | C1=CC=C(C(=C1)C(=O)O)O |
| InChIKey | YGSDEFSMJLZEOE-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Salicylic Acid is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Typical specifications: commercial lots are supplied at ≥99.0%. CoreyChem supplies Salicylic Acid (CAS 69-72-7) with custom synthesis available from milligram to multi-kilogram scale, supported by COA, MSDS, and HPLC/NMR/MS documentation.
Salicylic Acid is a pharmaceutical intermediate identified by CAS number 69-72-7 and the molecular formula C7H6O3 and a molecular weight of 138.03 g/mol. Physically, the compound has a density of 1.44 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink g/cm³, a solubility: 2240. It is also known as salicylic acid and 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid.
CoreyChem provides it with COA documentation, and custom synthesis from milligram to multi-kilogram scales is available on request. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Safety Information
H302, H318, H361d
Chemical Property Profile of Salicylic Acid
Property Insights of Salicylic Acid
The XLogP value of 2.3 suggests moderate lipophilicity, balancing water solubility and membrane permeability for Salicylic Acid. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 57.5 Ų, Salicylic Acid exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Salicylic Acid has 2 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 3 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Salicylic Acid?
The CAS number of Salicylic Acid is 69-72-7.
What is the molecular formula of Salicylic Acid?
The molecular formula of Salicylic Acid is C7H6O3.
What is the molecular weight of Salicylic Acid?
The molecular weight of Salicylic Acid is 138.0317 g/mol.
What are the applications of Salicylic Acid?
Salicylic Acid is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Typical specifications: commercial lots are supplied at...
Where can I buy Salicylic Acid?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Salicylic Acid?
Yes, CoreyChem provides custom synthesis services for Salicylic Acid and related compounds. Contact us with your specific requirements including quantity, purity, and timeline.