Brief introduction of Sodium salicylate CAS 54-21-7
Product Name: Sodium salicylate
Synonyms: Sdium salicylate;Sodium Salicylate 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid monosodium salt
CAS: 54-21-7
MF: C7H5NaO3
MW: 160.1
EINECS: 200-198-0
Properties of Sodium salicylate CAS 54-21-7
Sodium salicylate is a sodium salt of salicylic acid. It can be prepared from sodium phenolate and carbon dioxide under higher temperature and pressure. Historically, it has been synthesized from methyl salicylate (found in wintergreen plants or the bark of sweet birch tree) by reacting it with an excess of heating it under reflux.
Specification of Sodium salicylate CAS 54-21-7
Items |
Standard |
Appearance |
Small colorless crystals or shiny flakes or white crystalline powder |
Loss On Drying at 105ºC |
≤0.5% |
Sulphate |
≤0.06% |
Heavy Metals |
≤0.002% |
Chloride |
≤0.02% |
Residual Solvents(ph.Eur/USP) |
Complies |
Acidity |
Complies |
Sulphite and Thiosulphate |
Complies |
Assay |
≤99% |
Application of Sodium salicylate CAS 54-21-7
In manufacture of aspirin, methyl salicylate, and other salicylates. Coupling agent for azo dyes. Has been used as food preservative. It is used in medicine as an analgesic and antipyretic. Sodium salicylate also acts as non - steroidal anti - inflammatory drug (NSAID), and induces apoptosis in cancer cells and also necrosis. It is also a potential replacement for aspirin for people sensitive to it. It may also be used as a phosphor for the detection of vacuum ultra violet radiation and electrons..
Packing, Delivery and Storage of Sodium salicylate CAS 54-21-7
Package: 25kg /drum, or as per customer request.
Storage conditions: store in a cool and dry place.