Salicylic acid is a compound that belongs to the class of organic acids known as salicylates. It is commonly used in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and dermatology. Here’s some information on the preparation, test for purity, assay, and medicinal uses of salicylic acid:
PATH: PHARMD/PHARMD NOTES/ PHARMD FIRST YEAR NOTES/ ORGANIC CHEMISTRY/ PHARMACEUTICAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY/ SALICYLIC ACID.