Salicylic Acid

Molecular Formula - C7H6O3 Molecular Weight - 138.12 Appearance - white crystalline powder Density - 1.44g/cm3 Melting point - 158-161 C Boiling point - 211 C (20 mmHg) Assay - 99.0% min Loss on drying - 0.5%max Application - Pharmaceutical Intermediate

Salicylic acid is a colorless, organic compound with the chemical formula C7H6O3, renowned for its widespread applications in skincare and medicine. It is a beta hydroxy acid (BHA) with properties that make it effective for exfoliating and treating various skin conditions. In skincare, salicylic acid is used to treat acne by unclogging pores and reducing inflammation. It is also employed for its keratolytic properties, which help remove dead skin cells, making it valuable for treating conditions like psoriasis, warts, and calluses. In medicine, salicylic acid has historically been used for pain relief and fever reduction, and it is the precursor to aspirin. Its ability to address a range of skin concerns and its medical applications underscore its significance in both personal care and healthcare fields.

Other Name: Caprylyl salicylic acid INCI Name: CAPRYLOYL SALICYLIC ACID Molecular Formula: C15H20O4 Molecular Weight: 264.32 Appearance: White crystalline powder Purity: 98% CAS NO.: 78418-01-6 EINECS No.: 1312995-182-4 Application: cosmetics and skin care products Supplier: ZHENYIBIO Caprylyl salicylic acid is a derivative of salicylic acid and is fat-soluble. Caprylyl salicylic acid is used as a skin conditioner, spot remover and preservative in cosmetics. It is a derivative of salicylic acid with a lipid chain. Compared with salicylic acid and ordinary AHA and other keratin dissolving components, it can penetrate into the stratum corneum and loosen the joints of cells one by one, thereby exerting a more effective micro-exfoliation. The effect makes the skin more delicate and smooth, and blemishes are obviously improved. Caprylyl salicylic acid is an exfoliating, anti-inflammatory and anti-infective drug. It is used to treat the appearance of dry damaged skin, reduce dry patches/flaking, and restore skin flexibility. This means that it can not only peel off the surface of the skin, but also penetrate deep into the epidermis, removing dead skin cells and excess oil that accumulates in pores. Caprylyl salicylic acid not only maintains the effect of salicylic acid in peeling off aging keratin, but also enhances its affinity with skin cells, making it easier to penetrate into the stratum corneum. It can be used as an external ingredient in cosmetics to delay aging and treat blackheads

External use of salicylic acid has antibacterial properties to microorganisms, and its antiseptic power is close to that of p-henol. Salicylic acid can dissolve keratin, and its pharmacological effects vary with the concentration of its preparation: 1%-3% has keratosis-promoting and antipruritic effects; common over-the-counter (OTC) salicylic acid shampoos available with 3% salicylic acid 5%-10% has a cutin dissolving effect, which can dissolve the adhesive between the connected squamous cells in the stratum corneum, thereby loosening the cutin and desquamating it, and can also produce antifungal effects (because the stratum corneum is removed and the growth of fungi is inhibited, Salicylic acid can help other antifungal drugs penetrate and inhibit bacterial growth). 25% has a corrosive effect and can remove the hypertrophic calluses. Suitable for seborrhea, seborrheic dermatitis, superficial mycosis, warts, corns, calluses and local keratin hyperplasia.