potassium salicylate
benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, potassium salt (1:1)
Identification
| Name | potassium salicylate |
| CAS Number | 578-36-9 |
| EINECS | 209-421-6 |
| FDA UNII | K91YT16P5M |
| Molecular Formula | C7 H5 K O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 176.21275000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00020256 |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Soluble in | water, 5.58E+05 mg/L @ 28C (exp) |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | preservatives |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | preservatives |
| Recommendation for potassium salicylate usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for potassium salicylate flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
No supplier data available
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, monopotassium salt
benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, potassium salt (1:1)
potassium;2-hydroxybenzoate
salicylic acid potassium salt
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Melasma: treatment strategy.
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Development and validation of a method for determination of caffeine in diuretic tablets and capsules by high-performance thin-layer chromatography on silica gel plates with a concentration zone using manual spotting and ultraviolet absorption densitometry.
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Safety assessment of Salicylic Acid, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Calcium Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Salicylate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Hexyldodecyl Salicylate, Isocetyl Salicylate, Isodecyl Salicylate, Magnesium Salicylate, MEA-Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Potassium Salicylate, Methyl Salicylate, Myristyl Salicylate, Sodium Salicylate, TEA-Salicylate, and Tridecyl Salicylate.
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Kinetics of cholesterol and phospholipid exchange between Mycoplasma gallisepticum cells and lipid vesicles. Alterations in membrane cholesterol and protein content.
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[Cutaneous absorption of potassium salicylate in the form of an organic silicic complex].
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On the rate of inactivation of tobacco mosaic virus by potassium salicylate.