BP775

Salicylic acid

British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid
• Linear Formula: 2^-(HO)C₆H₄CO₂H
• CAS Number: 69-72-7
• Molecular Weight: 138.12
• Beilstein: 774890
• EC Number: 200-712-3
• MDL number: MFCD00002439
• UNSPSC Code: 12352106
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• vapor density: 4.8 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: 1 mmHg ( 114 °C)
• API family: salicylic acid
• form: crystalline powder
• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• manufacturer/tradename: BP
• bp: 211 °C (lit.)
• mp: 158-161 °C (lit.)
• application(s): pharmaceutical
• format: neat
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: OC(=O)c1ccccc1O
• InChI: 1S/C7H6O3/c8-6-4-2-1-3-5(6)7(9)10/h1-4,8H,(H,9,10)
• InChI key: YGSDEFSMJLZEOE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Salicylic acid BP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the British Pharmacopoeia.

Also used in monographs such as:

Abacavir and Lamivudine Tablets

Dithranol and Salicylic Acid Ointment

Packaging

Unit quantity: 100 mg. Subject to change. The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity please visit British Pharmacopoeia

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS05,GHS07,GHS08
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H302 - H318 - H361d
• Precautionary Statements: P202 - P264 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P308 + P313
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - Repr. 2
• Storage Class Code: 13 - Non Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 314.6 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 157 °C - closed cup