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:

******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 *1 part of alcohol.

Specification:

Appearance:

Colorless crystal or crystal powder or crystal slice.

Assay:

*9.****1.0%

Acidity:

*0ml sample not more than 2.0ml of 0.*1Mol NaOH

Clarity and color of solution:

Clear

Heavy metals:

≤*0PPm

Chloride:

 ≤**0PPm

Sulfate:

≤**0PPm

Loss of drying:

 ≤0.5%

Usage:

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

Packing:

*5kgs in paper bag or fiberboard-made drum both attached with paper or polyethylene bag inside.

Storage:

Sealed container in dry place.