Salicylic Acid

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:chemical_compound
gptkbp:affects improves hair texture
gptkbp:antimicrobial effective against certain bacteria
gptkbp:appearance white crystalline solid
gptkbp:average_temperature decomposes at high temperatures
gptkbp:casnumber 69-72-7
gptkbp:category beta hydroxy acid
gptkbp:chemical_formula C7 H6 O3
gptkbp:class phenolic compound
gptkbp:composed_by from sodium salicylate
gptkbp:concentration_in_products 0.5% to 2% in acne treatments
gptkbp:developed_by extracted from plants
willow bark
gptkbp:discovered_by gptkb:Hermann_Kolbe
gptkbp:dissolved soluble in alcohol
slightly soluble in water
gptkbp:ecological_role plant hormone
gptkbp:effect_on_acne prevents acne formation
gptkbp:effect_on_allergies may cause allergic reactions in some individuals
gptkbp:effect_on_bacteria bactericidal properties
gptkbp:effect_on_children not recommended for children under 2 years
gptkbp:effect_on_cosmetics used in cosmetic formulations
gptkbp:effect_on_dandruff used in dandruff shampoos
gptkbp:effect_on_elderly use with caution in elderly patients
gptkbp:effect_on_fungus antifungal properties
gptkbp:effect_on_inflammation reduces inflammation
gptkbp:effect_on_nails used in nail treatments
gptkbp:effect_on_pharmaceuticals important in pharmaceutical industry
gptkbp:effect_on_pores unclogs pores
gptkbp:effect_on_pregnancy consult doctor before use during pregnancy
gptkbp:effect_on_psoriasis used in psoriasis treatment
gptkbp:effect_on_scalp promotes scalp health
gptkbp:effect_on_skin_care common ingredient in skincare products
gptkbp:effect_on_skin_conditions effective for various skin conditions
gptkbp:effect_on_skin_types suitable for oily and acne-prone skin
gptkbp:effect_on_viruses antiviral properties
gptkbp:effect_on_warts used to treat warts
gptkbp:has_skin exfoliates dead skin cells
gptkbp:healthcare available as creams and gels
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Salicylic Acid
gptkbp:marketed_as topical treatments
gptkbp:mass 138.121 g/mol
gptkbp:melting_point 158 ° C
211 ° C
gptkbp:p_hlevel 2.97
weakly acidic
gptkbp:previous_name gptkb:2-hydroxybenzoic_acid
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance approved by FDA for topical use
gptkbp:related_to aspirin
gptkbp:safety irritant to skin and eyes
MSDS available
gptkbp:storage store in a cool, dry place
gptkbp:uses anti-inflammatory agent
treatment of acne
keratolytic agent
gptkbp:was_a_response_to acetylation to form acetylsalicylic acid
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Neutrogena_Acne
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5