CAS: 65-45-2
SKU: S2787
Salicylamide (2-hydroxybenzamide) | SKU: S2787

Specifications

Boiling Point182°C
Melting Point140°C
ColorWhite
Formula Weight137.14
Physical FormCrystal-Powder at 20°C
Chemical Name or MaterialSalicylamide

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Product Description

Salicylamide (PubChem CID: 5147) — also referred to as o-hydroxybenzamide, salicylic acid amide, 2-carbamoylphenol, and benzamide-2-hydroxy — is a chemical compound known by several trade and synonym names, including flarpirina, morsarinas, algamon, algiamida, and allevin.

 

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FAQs: Salicylamide (2-hydroxybenzamide)

Salicylamide is a derivative of salicylic acid and is known for its analgesic and antipyretic properties. It is commonly used in pharmaceuticals as a mild pain reliever and fever reducer.

The salicylamide chemical formula is C7H7NO2. It consists of a benzene ring with a hydroxyl group at the ortho position and an amide functional group.

Salicylamide properties include being a white to off-white crystalline powder, slightly bitter in taste, and having low toxicity. It is stable under normal storage conditions and compatible with many pharmaceutical excipients.

Salicylamide solubility is low in water, but it dissolves more readily in ethanol, acetone, and other organic solvents. Solubility may improve with heat or formulation techniques.

Salicylamide is commonly used in pharmaceutical formulations as an analgesic and antipyretic agent. It is typically included in pain relief medications for mild pain and as a fever reducer, often in combination with other active ingredients.