Salicylic acid is a lipophilic monohydroxybenzoic acid and a beta hydroxy acid. Its applications include use as an ingredient in skincare products and medications, a precursor to and active metabolite of aspirin, and a component of organic synthesis reactions.
Formula Weight: 138.12 Molecular Formula: C7H6O3. Synonym: o-carboxyphenol. Health Hazard 2: GHS H Statement H318-H302-H335-H315 Causes serious eye damage. Harmful if swallowed. May cause respiratory irritation. Causes skin irritation.
Formula Weight: 138.12 Molecular Formula: C7H6O3. Health Hazard 3: Emergency Overview Harmful if swallowed. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. NFPA Health: 2 Flammability: 1 Instability: 0 Synonym: o-carboxyphenol.