Salicylanilide
[CAS 87-17-2]

Identification

• Classification: API >> Synthetic anti-infective drugs >> Disinfectant antiseptic
• Name: Salicylanilide
• Synonyms: 2-Hydroxybenzanilide; 2-Hydroxy-N-phenylbenzamide; N-Phenylsalicylamide
• Molecular Formula: C₁₃H₁₁NO₂
• Molecular Weight: 213.23
• CAS Registry Number: 87-17-2
• EC Number: 201-727-8

Properties

• Melting point: 136-138 °C
• Water solubility: SLIGHTLY SOLUBLE

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: Xi
• Risk Statements: R36/37/38
• Safety Statements: S26;S37/39

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Acute hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Acute	1	H400
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	2	H411