(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 - IP |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appearance | It occurs as white or colourless, acicular crystals or a white, crystalline powder. |
| 2 | Identification Test (A) Test (B) Test (C) |
(A) Infrared absorption spectrophotometry. (B) Solution gives reaction of salicylates. (C) Melting range: 158° to 161°. |
| 3 | Solubility | It is freely soluble in ethanol (95%) and in ether, sparingly in chloroform; slightly soluble in water. |
| 4 | Appearance of solution | Solution is clear and colourless. |
| 5 | Related substances (A) Impurity A (B) Impurity B (C) Impurity C |
(A) Not more than 0.1%. (B) Not more than 0.05%. (C) Not more than 0.02%. |
| 6 | Heavy metals | Not more than 20 ppm. |
| 7 | Iron | Not more than 2 ppm. |
| 8 | Chlorides | Not more than 125 ppm. |
| 9 | Sulphates | Not more than 200 ppm. |
| 10 | Sulphated ash | Not more than 0.1%. |
| 11 | Loss on drying | Not more than 0.5%. |
| 12 | Assay | Not less than 99.0% and not more than 100.5 per cent of C7H6O3, calculated on the dried basis. |
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. Preserve in well-closed containers.
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