Phenyl salicylate

Phenyl salicylate

White solid

Fixed

41-43 ° C

172-173 ° C ( 16 hPa)

Poorly in water

Attention

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Phenyl salicylate, phenyl salicylate, or the phenyl esters of salicylic acid.

Representation

Phenyl salicylate can be prepared by reacting salicyloyl chloride with phenol.

Properties

Phenyl salicylate is a colorless, crystalline powder having a slightly aromatic odor and is soluble in water, very little, but more in benzene, chloroform, ethanol and ether.

The bromination of phenyl salicylate with elemental bromine in glacial acetic acid leads initially to the 5- bromo derivative. When using 2 moles of bromine 3,5- dibromo derivative is formed.

Use

Salicylate has an antiseptic and anti -rheumatic activity, and is also known as UV - protection to the skin and to use plastics. It was introduced in 1886 as salol ® in the treatment; Main purpose was to disinfect the urinary tract.