(Precursor / keratolytic Agent)
by Muby Chem
Muby Chem operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility producing Salicylic Acid, known for its exceptional purity and efficacy. This compound is particularly valuable in the pharmaceutical industry.
Our advanced technology ensures the production of Salicylic Acid with exceptional purity and quality, making it an ideal choice for use in the pharmaceutical industry.
Applications: MOLACID® SAL is used in the pharmaceutical industry mainly as a topical active ingredient and chemical intermediate. It is incorporated into various creams, ointments, gels, lotions, shampoos and medicated preparations. It acts as a keratolytic agent, helping remove dead and hardened skin cells. It is used in skin preparations to treat acne, psoriasis, dandruff, corns and other hyperkeratotic skin conditions. Salicylic acid is also an important chemical precursor/intermediate in the manufacture of acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin).
| # | PROPERTY | TYPICAL VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAS No | 69-72-7 |
| 2 | Molecular Formula | C7H6O3 |
| 3 | Molecular Weight | 138.1 g/mol |
| # | TEST | SPECIFICATION - BP |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appearance | It occurs as white or almost white, crystalline powder or white or colourless, acicular crystals. |
| 2 | Identification Test (A) Test (B) Test (C) |
(A) Melting point: 158 °C to 161 °C. (B) Infrared absorption spectrophotometry. (C) Solution gives reaction of salicylates. |
| 3 | Solubility | It is slightly soluble in water, freely soluble in ethanol (96%), sparingly soluble in methylene chloride. |
| 4 | Appearance of solution | The solution is clear and colourless. |
| 5 | Related substances (A) Impurity A (B) Impurity B (C) Impurity C (D) Unspecified Impurities (E) Total |
(A) Not more than 0.1%. (B) Not more than 0.05%. (C) Not more than 0.02%. (D) Not more than 0.05%. (E) Not more than 0.2%. |
| 6 | Chlorides | Not more than 100 ppm. |
| 7 | Sulfates | Not more than 200 ppm. |
| 8 | Ammonium | Not more than 0.02%. |
| 9 | Iron | Not more than 10 ppm. |
| 10 | Loss on drying | Not more than 0.5%. |
| 11 | Sulfated ash | Not more than 0.1%. |
| 12 | Assay | Not less than 99.0% to not more than 100.5% (dried substance). |
MOLACID® SAL is packed in HDPE bag or HDPE drum with double PE liners inside having bar-coded label and tamper-evident seal.
The shelf life is 3 years. Preserved in well-closed containers.
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