Sodium Salicylate

Sodium salicylate is a sodium salt of salicylic acid. It can be prepared from sodium phenolate and carbon dioxide under higher temperature and pressure.

Chemical name:

Benzoic acid,-2hydroxycy-,monosodium salt,Monosodium salicylate

Molecular formula:

C₇H₅NaO₃

CAS:

54-21-7

Standard:

EP/BP/USP

Physical and Chemical Properties:

Colorless crystal or crystal thin slice(scale)or white crystal powder,odorless or smelt sweet or salty slightly.Appears qualitative change when meets light,easily soluble in water,alcohol,and glycerin,soluble in one part of water and 11 part of alcohol.

Specification:

Appearance:

Colorless crystal or crystal powder or crystal slice.

Assay:

99.0-101.0%

Acidity:

20ml sample not more than 2.0ml of 0.01Mol NaOH

Clarity and color of solution:

Clear <BY6

Heavy metals:

≤20PPm

Chloride:

 ≤200PPm

Sulfate:

≤600PPm

Loss of drying:

 ≤0.5%

Usage:

Fever-allaying,analgesia,antirheumatism,used for arthralgia and rheumatoid arthritis partially.

Packing:

25kgs in paper bag or fiberboard-made drum both attached with paper or polyethylene bag inside.

Storage:

Sealed container in dry place.