Phenyl Salicylate
Request a quoteCatalog Number | ACM118558 |
CAS | 118-55-8 |
Structure | ![]() |
Description | Phenyl salicylate appears as white crystals. Insoluble in water. (NTP, 1992);Solid;White crystalline solid |
IUPAC Name | phenyl 2-hydroxybenzoate |
Synonyms | Salol |
Molecular Weight | 214.22 |
Molecular Formula | C13H10O3 |
Canonical SMILES | C1=CC=C(C=C1)OC(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2O |
Inchi | InChI=1S/C13H10O3/c14-12-9-5-4-8-11(12)13(15)16-10-6-2-1-3-7-10/h1-9,14H |
InChIKey | ZQBAKBUEJOMQEX-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Boiling Point | 172-173 °C (lit.) at 12 mmHg |
Melting Point | 40-44°C |
Flash Point | 137.3°C |
Purity | 0.98 |
Density | 1.25 g/cm³ |
Solubility | water, 76.7 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
Appearance | White crystalline powder |
Application | Phenyl salicylate, known as salol, serves multiple purposes across different industries. As a white crystalline solid with a balsamic odor, it is versatile in its applications. Primarily, it acts as an analgesic and antipyretic agent, providing pain relief and fever reduction. Additionally, phenyl salicylate plays a critical role in the production of various materials, including polymer plastics, lacquers, waxes, polishes, and adhesives. It is an essential component in sunscreen products, such as suntan oils and creams, due to its capacity as an ultraviolet filter and light absorber, helping to prevent discoloration in plastics. Despite its limited use as a fragrance ingredient, it remains effective in veterinary medicine as an external disinfectant and intestinal antiseptic. Furthermore, phenyl salicylate is valuable in manufacturing through the chemical reaction between phenol and salicylic acid, showcasing its diverse utility in both consumer products and specialized applications. |
Physical State | Solid |
Refractive Index | 1.615 |
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