Salicilic Acid
Salicylic acid is a lipophilic monohydroxybenzoic acid, a type of phenolic acid, and a beta hydroxy acid. It has the formula C₇H₆O₃. This colorless crystalline organic acid is widely used in organic synthesis and functions as a plant hormone
- Formula: C7H6O3
- Molar mass: 138.121 g/mol
- Melting point: 158.6 °C
- IUPAC ID: 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid
- Boiling point: 211 °C
- Density: 1.44 g/cm³