Salicylic acid, GR 99.5%

Name: Salicylic acid, GR 99.5%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-008590

About Salicylic acid, GR 99.5%

Salicylic acid (CAS 69-72-7) is a carboxylic acid offered by Vaqora Chemicals (AR grade), specified at ≥99.5% purity. Its molecular formula is C7H6O3 and its molecular weight is 138.12 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 2-hydroxybenzoic acid. It is also known as o-hydroxybenzoic acid or 2-Carboxyphenol.

In its supplied form it is a white powder. Reported physical data include a melting point of 159-161 °C. Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 2 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

It is commonly used for chromatography and organic synthesis. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Salicylic acid in 500 g, 5 kg and 25 kg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Chromatography
Organic synthesis

Industries

Grade guides

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Salicylic acid, GR 99.5%
Catalogue No.	VQ-008590
CAS Number	69-72-7
IUPAC name	2-hydroxybenzoic acid
Molecular formula	C₇H₆O₃
Molecular weight	138.12 g/mol
Exact mass	138.0317
Grade	AR
Purity / assay	≥99.5%
HSN code	29182110
InChIKey	YGSDEFSMJLZEOE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=CC=C(C(=C1)C(=O)O)O
PubChem CID	338

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
Appearance	White powder
Melting point	159-161 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	2.3
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 3
TPSA	57.5 Å²
Synonyms	o-hydroxybenzoic acid, 2-Carboxyphenol, o-Carboxyphenol, Retarder W, Freezone, Psoriacid-S-stift, Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, Stri-Dex, Salicylic acid soap, Salicylic acid collodion, Phenol-2-carboxylic acid, 2-Hydroxybenzenecarboxylic acid

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H318Causes serious eye damage

Precautionary statements: P203, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P280, P301 + P317, P305 + P354 + P338, P317, P318, P330, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 69-72-7

Synthesis

Salicylic acid, 99%

CAS: 69-72-7
Formula: C₇H₆O₃
MW: 138.12 g/mol

VQ-008589

IP / AR

Salicylic acid, IP, AR

CAS: 69-72-7
Formula: C₇H₆O₃
MW: 138.12 g/mol

VQ-047248

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Salicylic acid, GR 99.5%?

The CAS Registry Number of Salicylic acid, GR 99.5% is 69-72-7. It is also known as o-hydroxybenzoic acid, 2-Carboxyphenol, o-Carboxyphenol.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Salicylic acid, GR 99.5%?

Salicylic acid, GR 99.5% has the molecular formula C7H6O3 and a molecular weight of 138.12 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-hydroxybenzoic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of Salicylic acid, GR 99.5% can I order?

We supply Salicylic acid, GR 99.5% in AR (≥99.5%) grade, in 500 g, 5 kg, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Salicylic acid, GR 99.5%?

Yes. Every lot of Salicylic acid, GR 99.5% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Salicylic acid, GR 99.5% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Salicylic acid, GR 99.5% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.