Salicylic Acid
Nexzema, C7H6O3
Uses of the chemical
- Treats skin conditions that involve scaling or overgrowth of skin cells
- Stomach relief aid
- Used in shampoo to treat dandruff
Physical and Chemical properties
- White crystals and fine needles or fluffy white crystalline powder
- odorless
- melting point of 159 degrees boiling point
Facts
- only slightly soluble in water
- can be used as a food perservative
- used as antiseptic in mouthwash and toothpastes