Salicylic Acid

Application Notes

Salicylic acid is a ubiquitous plant hormone with many regulatory functions involved in local disease resistance mechanisms and systemic acquired resistance. It is also of interest as a starting material for the organic synthesis of more elaborate COX suppressors and other chemical structures.

Usage Statement

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Key Applications

Chemical Synthesis | Cell Biology

SKU	02152570-CF
Alternate Names	2-Hydroxybenzoic acid
Application Notes	Salicylic acid is a ubiquitous plant hormone with many regulatory functions involved in local disease resistance mechanisms and systemic acquired resistance. It is also of interest as a starting material for the organic synthesis of more elaborate COX suppressors and other chemical structures.
Auto Ignition	1004 deg F (540 deg C)
Base Catalog Number	152570
Beilstein Registry Number	774890
Biochemical Physiological Actions	The anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive effects produced by Salicylic acid and its derivatives in animals are due to inhibition of COX-1 and COX-2 (cyclooxygenase) enzyme activity and suppression of prostaglandin biosynthesis.
Boiling Point	211 °C at 2.00E+01 mm Hg
CAS #	69-72-7
Density	1.44 at 68° F (USCG, 1999)
EC Number	200-712-3
Flash Point	315 deg F (157 deg C) (closed cup)
Format	Powder
Grade	ACS grade
Hazard Statements	H302-H318
Melting Point	315° F (USCG, 1999)
Molecular Formula	C7H6O3
Molecular Weight	138.122 g/mol
Personal Protective Equipment	Dust mask, Eyeshields, Gloves
pH	pH of saturated solution: 2.4
RTECS Number	VO0525000
Safety Symbol	GHS05, GHS07
Solubility	Water Solubility2240 mg/L (at 25 °C)
Usage Statement	Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.
Vapor Density	4.8 (Air= 1)
Vapor Pressure	8.2X10-5 mm Hg at 25 deg C