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SALICYLIC ACID ACS

Synonyms:				Benzoic acid, 2 hydroxy; o-Hydroxybenzoic acid; 2- 						Hydroxy benzoic acid;  Orthohydroxybenzoic acid
    
CAS No:					69-72-7

Formula:					C7H6O3

F.W.:						138.12

Description					White, fine crystalline powder

Assay						> 99.0 %

Melting Point				158.0 – 161.0 °C

Residue after ignition			0.01 % maximum

Chloride(Cl)					0.001 % maximum

Sulfate(SO4)					0.003 % maximum

Heavy metals(as Pb)			5 ppm maximum

Iron (Fe)					2 ppm maximum

Substances darkened by
Sulfuric Acid				To Pass Test

Effective: 12/22/08