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Whitfield's ointment

Also known as Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, mixt. with benzoic acid, benzoic acid & salicylic acid, benzoic acid + salicylic acid

CAS 78838-00-3Formula C14H12O5Molar mass 260.25 g/mol
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Whitfield's ointment chemical structure, C14H12O5, CAS 78838-00-3
2D chemical structure

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CAS number
78838-00-3
Formula
C14H12O5
Molar mass
260.25 g/mol
HS code
291821
Category
Aromatic building blocks

What is Whitfield's ointment?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Whitfield's ointment is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C14H12O5 and a molar mass of 260.25 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 78838-00-3. The IUPAC name is benzoic acid, 2-hydroxybenzoic acid.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
benzoic acid, 2-hydroxybenzoic acid
CAS number
78838-00-3 CAS number cross-checked
Molecular formula
C14H12O5
InChIKey
CUBCNYWQJHBXIY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C7H6O3.C7H6O2/c8-6-4-2-1-3-5(6)7(9)10;8-7(9)6-4-2-1-3-5-6/h1-4,8H,(H,9,10);1-5H,(H,8,9)
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)O.C1=CC=C(C(=C1)C(=O)O)O

Synonyms

  • Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, mixt. with benzoic acid
  • benzoic acid & salicylic acid
  • benzoic acid + salicylic acid
  • benzoic acid / salicylic acid
  • benzoic acid and salicylic acid
  • benzoic acid salicylic acid
  • Benzoic acid--2-hydroxybenzoic acid (1/1)

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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No measured properties are recorded for this substance yet. Ask suppliers for a technical data sheet.

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Computed descriptors

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Molecular weight
260.25 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
260.0685 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
2.48calc.
Topological polar surface area
94.83 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
3calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
3calc.
Rotatable bonds
2calc.
Heavy atoms
19calc.
Rings
2calc.
Aromatic rings
2calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
Components
2calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, c1ccccc1

c1ccccc1

1 ring, 6 atoms, the Benzene ring system.

485,677 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Uses and applications

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Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Whitfield's ointment is traded under.

HS 2918.21Indicative HS code

Salicylic acid and its salts

World exports in 2024
$117M
−3.4% vs 2023, imports $123M
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China47.6%
  2. France * partner reported21.5%
  3. Germany15.2%
Top importers
  1. India * partner reported21.0%
  2. United States19.0%
  3. Germany9.5%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for Whitfield's ointment is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Whitfield's ointment?

Whitfield's ointment is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C14H12O5 and a molar mass of 260.25 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 78838-00-3. The IUPAC name is benzoic acid, 2-hydroxybenzoic acid.

What is the CAS number of Whitfield's ointment?

The CAS registry number of Whitfield's ointment is 78838-00-3.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Whitfield's ointment?

The molecular formula of Whitfield's ointment is C14H12O5 and its molar mass is 260.25 g/mol.

What is Whitfield's ointment used for?

Known uses and roles of Whitfield's ointment include building blocks in research and laboratory and screening compounds in research and laboratory.

Is Whitfield's ointment hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Whitfield's ointment is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Whitfield's ointment?

Whitfield's ointment is usually classified under HS code 291821 (Salicylic acid and its salts). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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