What is Salicylate Sodium? A salt of sodium salicylic acid. It is composed of sodium phenate and carbon dioxide at higher temperature and pressure....

What is Salicylate Sodium?
A salt of sodium salicylic acid.
It is composed of sodium phenate and carbon dioxide at higher temperature and pressure.
Its formula is C7H5NaO3.
White or almost white crystalline powder, or small colorless crystals or shiny scales. Easily soluble in water, quite soluble in 96% ethanol.
It is naturally synthesized by certain plants, such as willow.
It is an anti-inflammatory drug derived from salicylic acid with antipyretic properties, used orally in the form of tablets, capsules, and potions.
It is also typically used as an analgesic or pain reliever, fungicide, and fever reducer.
It plays an important role in cosmetics: it is a keratolytic agent that has the particularity of being more lipophilic than alpha-hydroxy acids. Its exfoliating action helps to smooth the skin of the face and stimulate the epidermal renewal process.
For anti-inflammatory treatment in pigs along with concurrent antibiotic therapy.
For complementary treatment of pyrexia in an acute respiratory disease in calves, along with the necessary corresponding therapy (e.g., an anti-infective agent).