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Product Name:
Thiosalicylic acid
Formula:
C7H6O2S
Synonyms:
2-Mercaptobenzoic acid;2-Sulfanylbenzoic acid;Thiosalicylic acid
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CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Physical Description | Sulfur-yellow solid; Slightly soluble in hot water; [Merck Index] Yellow powder, soluble in water; [MSDSonline] |
|---|---|
| Color/Form | SULFUR-YELLOW FLAKES, PLATES, NEEDLES FROM GLACIAL ACETIC ACID OR ALCOHOL |
| Melting Point | 168-169 °C |
| Solubility | SOL IN WATER /SODIUM SALT/ |
| Stability/Shelf Life | EXPOSURE TO AIR YIELDS DITHIOSALICYLIC ACID |
| Kovats Retention Index | 1494 |
| Other Experimental Properties | WHEN AN ALCOHOLIC SOLN OF THIOSALICYLIC ACID COMES IN CONTACT WITH FERRIC CHLORIDE, DITHIOSALICYLIC ACID IS PRODUCED |
| Chemical Classes | Other Classes -> Benzoic Acid Derivatives |
SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Warning |
|---|---|
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS
| Molecular Weight | 154.19 g/mol |
|---|---|
| XLogP3 | 2.4 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 2 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 3 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 1 |
| Exact Mass | 154.00885060 g/mol |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 154.00885060 g/mol |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 38.3 Ų |
| Heavy Atom Count | 10 |
| Formal Charge | 0 |
| Complexity | 136 |
| Isotope Atom Count | 0 |
| Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Defined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 1 |
| Compound Is Canonicalized | Yes |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
description
Thiosalicylic acid is a sulfanylbenzoic acid that is the 2-sulfanyl derivative of benzoic acid. It has a role as a non-narcotic analgesic and an antipyretic. It is a conjugate acid of a thiosalicylate(1-).

