Salol is the chemically phenyl ester of salicylic acid. Its IUPAC name is Phenyl salicylate and it is a benzoate ester.
Phenyl salicylate can be formed by heating salicylic acid with phenol and is used sunscreens, an internal antiseptic and as a mild analgesic and also in the manufacture of some polymers, lacquers, adhesives, waxes and polishes.Related Questions:
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