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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

Molecular Formula C7H5O3
Molecular Weight 137.1128
Charge -1
Count
MOL RATIO 1 MOL RATIO (average)
Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity NONE

Molecular Formula K
Molecular Weight 39.0983
Charge 1
Count
MOL RATIO 1 MOL RATIO (average)
Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity NONE

Description

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

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.
Substance Class Chemical
Record UNII
K91YT16P5M
Record Status Validated (UNII)
Record Version