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Details

Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Molecular Formula C7H5O3.K
Molecular Weight 176.2111
Optical Activity NONE
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of POTASSIUM SALICYLATE

SMILES

[K+].OC1=C(C=CC=C1)C([O-])=O

InChI

InChIKey=FRMWBRPWYBNAFB-UHFFFAOYSA-M
InChI=1S/C7H6O3.K/c8-6-4-2-1-3-5(6)7(9)10;/h1-4,8H,(H,9,10);/q;+1/p-1

HIDE SMILES / InChI
Potassium salicylate is the potassium salt of salicylic acid. Potassium Salicylate is a cosmetic biocide and preservative, not currently in use. Potassium salicylate was used for the treatment of melasma. Potassium salicylate is considered safe as used when formulated to avoid irritation and when formulated to avoid increasing sun sensitivity, or, when increased sun sensitivity would be expected, directions for use include the daily use of sun protection.

Approval Year

PubMed

PubMed

TitleDatePubMed
On the rate of inactivation of tobacco mosaic virus by potassium salicylate.
1945
Patents

Sample Use Guides

In Vitro Use Guide
1.0 M potassium salicylate inactivated 0.2 per cent solution of the pure tobacco mosaic virus at pH. 7 and 30° C.
Name Type Language
POTASSIUM SALICYLATE
INCI   MI   VANDF   WHO-DD  
INCI  
Official Name English
BENZOIC ACID, 2-HYDROXY-, POTASSIUM SALT (1:1)
Common Name English
POTASSIUM SALICYLATE [MI]
Common Name English
Potassium salicylate [WHO-DD]
Common Name English
POTASSIUM SALICYLATE [INCI]
Common Name English
POTASSIUM SALICYLATE [VANDF]
Common Name English
SALICYLIC ACID POTASSIUM SALT
Common Name English
Classification Tree Code System Code
WHO-VATC QN02BA12
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NCI_THESAURUS C257
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WHO-ATC N02BA12
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Code System Code Type Description
CAS
578-36-9
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DRUG BANK
DBSALT002536
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EVMPD
SUB14994MIG
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ECHA (EC/EINECS)
209-421-6
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SMS_ID
100000078845
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WIKIPEDIA
POTASSIUM SALICYLATE
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RXCUI
235418
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NCI_THESAURUS
C84100
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MERCK INDEX
m9055
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EPA CompTox
DTXSID9060366
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ChEMBL
CHEMBL3707342
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PUBCHEM
23664627
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FDA UNII
K91YT16P5M
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