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salicylic acid [1 record]

Record 1 2011-01-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
  • Pharmacology
Universal entry(ies)
C6H4(OH)(COOH)
formula, see observation
69-72-7
CAS number
DEF

White crystals with sweetish taste; soluble in alcohol, acetone, ether, benzene, and turpentine, slightly soluble in water; discolored by light; ... used as a chemical intermediate and in medicine, dyes, perfumes, and preservatives.

CONT

Salicylic acid [is a] synthetically prepared powder [used as] a preservative in food products ... It occurs naturally in the form of esters in several plants ...

OBS

Chemical formula: C6H4(OH)(COOH)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Pharmacologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C6H4(OH)(COOH)
formula, see observation
69-72-7
CAS number
DEF

Acide reproductible par synthèse, naturellement présent dans diverses plantes. Il existe sous forme de cristaux blancs solubles dans l'eau et dans l'alcool. conservateur.

OBS

Formule chimique : C6H4(OH)(COOH)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Farmacología
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C6H4(OH)(COOH)
formula, see observation
69-72-7
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: C6H4(OH)(COOH)

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