S P E C I F I C A T I O N S

SODIUM SALICYLATE REAGENT

Synonyms:					2-Hydroxybenzoic acid sodium salt
						Salicylic acid, sodium salt

CAS No:					54-21-7

Molecular Formula:			C7H5NaO3

Molecular Weight:				160.10

Description:					White shiny flakes or crystalline powder

Assay:						99.0 - 101.0% (with HClO4)

Loss on drying:				< 0.5% 

Heavy metals (as Pb):			< 0.002% 

Chloride (Cl):				< 0.01% 

Insoluble Matter:				< 0.005% 

Solubility:					Clear, colorless to very faint
50 mg/ml (5%) H2O				yellow solution.

Effective: 07/01/13