Salicylic Acid Extra Pure – 500 gram Packs

Salicylic acid is an aromatic hydroxycarboxylic acid with adjacent hydroxyl and carboxyl groups used in chemistry education, analytical work and research settings. It displays both phenolic and carboxylic-acid reactivity, enabling instructive functional-group experiments. Its properties make it relevant when teaching the relationships between composition, structure, solution behaviour and measured chemical reactions. Laboratory work involving Salicylic Acid Extra Pure can include carefully selected procedures such as acid-base titration demonstrations and iron(III) phenol reaction studies, provided that the compound form, handling controls and experimental conditions are suitable. The 500 gram pack designation identifies the quantity offered rather than establishing analytical suitability or composition. As with all laboratory reagents, intended experiments should be matched to the supplied grade, documented specifications and current safety data. Where product wording does not identify a definite chemical form or mixture formulation, those details must be confirmed before calculations or use.

Product Specifications

Specification	Details
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Assay	99%
Chemical Name	Salicylic acid
Alternate Names	2-Hydroxybenzoic acid; o-hydroxybenzoic acid
Molecular Formula	C7H6O3
Empirical Formula	C7H6O3
CAS Number	69-72-7
Molecular Weight	138.12 g/mol
Grade	LR Laboratory Reagent

Key Features of Salicylic Acid Extra Pure

• Identified chemically as Salicylic acid, with relevant laboratory characteristics.
• It displays both phenolic and carboxylic-acid reactivity, enabling instructive functional-group experiments.
• Physical appearance: white crystalline powder.
• Composition information: C7H6O3.
• Appropriate for carefully selected educational and analytical experiments when the supplied form and method requirements are verified.

Laboratory Applications of Salicylic Acid Extra Pure

• Acid-base titration demonstrations.
• Iron(III) phenol reaction studies.
• Esterification teaching experiments.
• Melting-point identification.
• Chromatographic analysis demonstrations.

Why Choose Lab Wale to Buy Salicylic Acid Extra Pure

Lab Wale offers a way for school, college, university and professional laboratory buyers to source Salicylic Acid Extra Pure alongside other scientific supplies. When choosing this reagent, compare its identified chemical form, listed grade and quantity with your intended procedure and institutional purchasing requirements. Review available technical and safety information before ordering, particularly where hydrate state or formulation can change calculated concentrations or handling controls. Product selection should reflect the particular experiment rather than an assumption that one grade suits every method.

Frequently Asked Questions About Salicylic Acid Extra Pure

What is Salicylic Acid Extra Pure used for in laboratories?

Salicylic acid is used in appropriate laboratory exercises including acid-base titration demonstrations, iron(III) phenol reaction studies and esterification teaching experiments. The exact method, available grade and necessary safety supervision should be assessed before use.

What is the chemical formula of Salicylic Acid Extra Pure?

The compositional information for this listing is C7H6O3. Where a hydrate, formulation or mixture is not explicitly specified, the exact identity must be confirmed before calculating molar quantities or preparing analytical solutions.

What is the CAS number of Salicylic Acid Extra Pure?

The CAS information for the described product is 69-72-7. An identifier for one hydrate or composition must not be assumed to identify a different variant; confirm the precise substance on the supplier label and safety documentation.

Can Salicylic Acid Extra Pure be used for college and research experiments?

It can be considered for the scientifically appropriate procedures described here, subject to experiment-specific requirements. The LR designation alone does not establish fitness for trace analysis or other tightly specified methods. Hazard controls and suitable supervision remain essential.

How should Salicylic Acid Extra Pure be stored and handled?

Store dry, tightly capped and away from incompatible strong oxidizers. Wear eye protection and gloves; limit powder inhalation. Read the current Safety Data Sheet and follow local laboratory waste and spill procedures before opening or weighing the reagent.

Storage Conditions for Salicylic Acid Extra Pure

Store dry, tightly capped and away from incompatible strong oxidizers. Keep containers correctly labelled and segregate from incompatible substances according to the current Safety Data Sheet. Avoid transferring material into unlabelled vessels, and check packaging integrity before use. Follow any additional humidity, light or containment requirements specified for the supplied product.

Precautions for Handling Salicylic Acid Extra Pure

Wear eye protection and gloves; limit powder inhalation. Review the current Safety Data Sheet before use. Wear appropriately selected gloves, a laboratory coat and chemical splash eye protection; work with suitable ventilation or containment where indicated. Prevent unnecessary inhalation and skin exposure, avoid incompatible mixing, and use designated spill response and waste disposal procedures. Educational work involving hazardous reagents requires competent supervision.