Salicylic Acid Molecular Structure - Chemical Composition & Properties #180804 (License: Personal Use)

This high-resolution 3D rendering depicts salicylic acid (C₇H₆O₃), an organic compound with a benzene ring substituted by a hydroxyl group at position 2 and a carboxylic acid group at position 1. Atoms are color-coded: carbon (gray), oxygen (red), and hydrogen (white), enabling clear identification of bonding geometry and molecular conformation. The structure underpins its role as a precursor to aspirin and a common keratolytic agent in dermatology.

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