Salicylic acid

Salicylic acid is a chemical compound registered under number CAS 69-72-7, with the molecular formula C₇H₆O₃, and a molar mass of 138.12 g/mol.

The molecule contains 16 atoms connected by 16 chemical bonds. The full systematic IUPAC name of this compound is 2-hydroxybenzoic acid. The interactive 3D model above lets you view the spatial arrangement of the atoms — you can rotate it with the mouse, zoom with the scroll wheel, and switch between skeletal / Ball & Stick / Space Fill visualization modes.

In terms of physicochemical properties, the partition coefficient logP = 2.3 (positive value, a lipophilic compound), polar surface area PSA = 57.5 Ų, 2 donors and 3 hydrogen bond acceptors. These parameters are key when assessing bioavailability and interaction with biomolecules.

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