Salicylic Acid Chemical

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What Is Salicylic Acid?

Salicylic Acid (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.

Salicylic Acid 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.

Salicylic Acid Formula & Structure

The formula for salicylic acid is: C7H6O3.

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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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