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Organic Acids

Salicylic Acid AR

RA002261 CAS 69-72-7 AR

Identity

Product code
RA002261
CAS number
69-72-7
Grade
AR
Purity
99.5%
Molecular formula
C7H6O3
Molecular weight
138.12

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Solid —
Vapour pressure mm/Hg 1 mmHg mmHg
Vapour density 4.8 —
Density [g/cm3] 1.44 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water [% weight] Partially soluble in water —
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C 2.21 —
Explosion limits -lower [%] 1.10 % %
Colour White powder —
Odour Odorless —
pH value 2.4 —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 158 - 161 °C °C
Decomposition point [°C] 211 °C °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 545 °C °C
Flash point [°C] 157 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 211 °C °C

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit
Appearance A white powder. —
Lead (Pb) Max 0.0002 % %
Assay Min 99.5 % %
Melting point 159 - 161 °C °C
Alcohol insoluble matter Max 0.005 % %
Sulphated ash Max 0.05 % %
Chloride (Cl) Max 0.001 % %
Sulphate (SO4) Max 0.02 % %
Copper (Cu) Max 0.0002 % %
Iron (Fe) Max 0.0002 % %

4 grades of this substance are listed. Each grade is a separate product with its own specifications, pack sizes and documents.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
25 kg RA002261-PK-25KG
500 g RA002261-PK-500G
50 kg RA002261-PK-50KG