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1609013

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Salicylic acid Related Compound A

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

4-Hydroxybenzoic acid

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
HOC6H4CO2H
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
138.12
Beilstein:
970950
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

salicylic acid

manufacturer/tradename

USP

mp

213-217 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

SMILES string

OC(=O)c1ccc(O)cc1

InChI

1S/C7H6O3/c8-6-3-1-5(2-4-6)7(9)10/h1-4,8H,(H,9,10)

InChI key

FJKROLUGYXJWQN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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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 Related Compound A USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Sodium Salicylate
  • Salicylic Acid
  • Magnesium Salicylate
  • Sodium Salicylate Tablets
  • Magnesium Salicylate Tablets

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Pictograms

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Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

JAN Code

1609013-100MG:


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Magnesium Salicylate Tablets
United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary
United States Pharmacopeia, 40(4), 2724-2724 (2015)

Protocols

Separation of 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid; Acetylsalicylic acid; Benzoic acid; Salicylic acid; Ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate

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