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Inorganic Salts

Sodium Salicylate AR

RA002438 CAS 54-21-7 AR

Identity

Product code
RA002438
CAS number
54-21-7
Grade
AR
Purity
99.5%
Molecular formula
C7H5NaO3
Molecular weight
160.10

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Solid —
Colour White crystalline —
Odour Characteristic odour —
pH value 5 - 6 —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] Min 300 °C °C
Density [g/cm3] 0.35 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water [% weight] Appreciable (> 10%) —

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

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Appearance White, crystalline powder or colourless, small crystals or shiny flakes — —
Arsenic (As) Max 0.0002 % % —
Loss on drying (105 °C) Max 0.5 % % —
Assay 99.5 - 100.5 % % HClO4 titration
Identification To comply as per pharma specificaiton — —
Solubility Passes test — —
Appearance of solution Passes test — —
Acidity Passes test — —
Chloride (Cl) Max 0.02 % % —
Sulphate (SO4) Max 0.06 % % —
Heavy metal Max 0.002 % % —

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

Packaging

Pack size SKU
250 g RA002438-PK-250G