Sodium Salicylate
Product Description
Sodium salicylate, a sodium salt of salicylic acid, is used in various industrial and medical applications due to its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic properties.
Product:
Sodium Salicylate
CAS:
54-21-7
Synonym:
2-Hydroxybenzoic acid sodium salt; Salicylic acid sodium salt; Sodium 2-hydroxybenzoate
Structure:
Typical Characteristics
Appearance
White crystalline powder
Density
0.32 g/cm3
Melting point
>300 °C
Molecular Weight
160.10
Purity
≥99.5%
Refractive index
1.435
Uses, Applications & Markets
Key applications
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Sodium Salicylate used in many
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Sodium salicylate, a sodium salt of salicylic acid, is used in various industrial and medical applications due to its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic properties. Here are some key uses:
- Pharmaceuticals: It's used in medicinal formulations for its pain-relieving and fever-reducing effects. Sodium salicylate is an ingredient in some over-the-counter pain relief medications.
- Personal Care Products: Due to its antimicrobial properties, it's added to certain types of skincare products to prevent acne and other skin conditions.
- Corrosion Inhibitor: In industrial applications, sodium salicylate serves as a corrosion inhibitor, particularly in non-oxidizing environments. It's used to protect metals and alloys in systems where fluids are being processed or transported.
- Food Preservation: Its antimicrobial action extends to food preservation, where it's used to inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi, thereby extending the shelf life of various food products.
- Analyses and Laboratory Reagents: In analytical chemistry, sodium salicylate is employed in the qualitative and quantitative determination of certain substances, such as chlorine in water, due to its ability to form complexes with specific ions.