Sodium Salicylate
Salicylic acid sodium salt, o-hydroxybenzoic acid sodium salt.
- CAS
- 54-21-7
- EC
- 200-198-0
- Sectors
- Pharma & Healthcare, Personal Care & Cosmetics
Sodium Salicylate (CAS 54-21-7) is the sodium salt of salicylic acid, supplied as white crystals or crystalline powder, and is used as an analgesic and antipyretic intermediate, a keratolytic active in medicated shampoos and acne treatments, and an antiseptic preservative in industrial and medicinal liquids. This Pharma/USP Grade compound is prized for its excellent solubility in water and alcohol.
The product functions as a powerful keratolytic active in personal care products, effectively treating dandruff and skin blemishes. As a Technical Grade chemical, it also serves as a vital intermediate in the synthesis of organic dyes.
Commercially, it is valued for its antiseptic properties, making it an effective preservative in various industrial and medicinal liquids. It is a stable, crystalline powder that ensures consistent performance in large-scale pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Typical Properties
| Molecular formula | C7H6O3.Na |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 160.1 g/mol |
| Appearance | white crystals |
| Form | Crystals or Crystalline Powder |
| Color | White |
| Odor | wh. lustrous cryst. scales or amorphous powd., odorless or faint odor, saline taste |
| Melting point | 213 °C (decomp) |
| Boiling point | 237° |
| Density | 0.100532 g/cm³ @ Temp: 20 °C |
| Water solubility | 1000 g/L (20 °C) |
| Flash point | 98.3° |
| pH | 6.5 (100g/l, H2O, 20°C) |
| GHS signal word | Warning · Irritant / harmful, Health hazard |
| HS code | 29182100 |
| Grades available | Pharma Grade, Technical Grade |
Typical literature values for identification; lot-specific results are stated on the certificate of analysis (COA) and the safety data sheet (SDS) that accompany every delivery.
Sodium Salicylate
Applications
- Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient: Used in the formulation of liquid-dose pain relief and fever-reducing medications.
- Skin & Hair Care: Key ingredient in medicated shampoos and acne treatments to exfoliate skin and prevent irritation.
- Corrosion Inhibition: Utilized in industrial cooling systems and metalworking fluids to prevent oxidative damage.
Safety & Risks
Classified as Harmful if Swallowed (H302) and an Eye Irritant. Utilize Nitrile Gloves, Safety Goggles, and Dust Masks to prevent ingestion and irritation during handling.
Packaging
25 kg Fiber Drums or 50 kg Steel Drums with PE liners.