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Salicylic Acid USP

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Salicylic Acid USP

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Description

What Is Salicylic Acid?

Salicylic Acid USP (from Latin salix, willow tree) is a lipophilic monohydroxybenzoic acid, a type of phenolic acid, and a beta hydroxy acid (BHA). This colorless crystalline organic acid is widely used in organic synthesis and functions as a plant hormone. It is derived from the metabolism of salicin. The salts and esters of the chemical formula salicylic acid, are known as salicylates.
 
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Additional information

CAS#

69-72-7
Formula

C7H6O3

Structure & Formula

Salicylic Acid USP Formula & Structure

The formula for salicylic acid is: C7H6O3.

Salicylic Acid formula

Salicylic Acid formula

Applications

Salicylic Acid USP Uses

In addition to serving as an important active metabolite of aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid), which acts in part as a prodrug to salicylic acid, it is probably best known for its use as a key skin care ingredient in topical anti-acne products.

Additional Information

Additional Salicylic Acid USP Chemical Information:

Virucidal Efficacy of PCMX and Salicylic Acid Microbicidal Actives against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)

Ijaz, Khalid. “Virucidal Efficacy of PCMX and Salicylic Acid Microbicidal Actives against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)”, 2020 Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. Published by Elsevier Inc.Control, 24 May 2020, https://www.ajicjournal.org/article/S0196-6553(20)30313-8/fulltext. 6 June 2020.

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