2-hydroxybenzoic acid
Definition
Noun: A white crystalline organic compound with a bitter aftertaste. It is a type of phenolic acid and is used as a starting material or active ingredient in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals (notably aspirin), dyes, perfumes, and as a fungicide.
Usage
This term is used in scientific, industrial, and medical contexts to refer to the specific chemical compound. It is often used interchangeably with its more common name, "salicylic acid," especially in technical writing. * The synthesis of acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) requires 2-hydroxybenzoic acid as a primary precursor. * 2-hydroxybenzoic acid is valued in dermatology for its keratolytic properties.
Advanced Usage
- In chemical nomenclature, the name 2-hydroxybenzoic acid precisely describes the structure: a benzoic acid molecule with a hydroxyl group (-OH) attached at the second carbon of the benzene ring.
Variants and Related Words
- Salicylic Acid: The most common synonym for 2-hydroxybenzoic acid.
- Ortho-hydroxybenzoic acid: An alternative systematic name, where "ortho-" indicates the hydroxyl group is in the position adjacent to the carboxylic acid group on the benzene ring.
Synonyms
- Salicylic acid
- Ortho-hydroxybenzoic acid
Noun
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a white crystalline substance with a bitter aftertaste; used as a fungicide or in making aspirin or dyes or perfumes
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