Salol (phenyl salicylate) is a colourless crystalline substance obtained by the action of phenol on salicylic acid and employed in medicine externally as an antiseptic and internally as a mouthwash and as an intestinal and urinary disinfectant. Research Salol
Salol, phenyl salicylate, is the pjenyl ester of salicylic acid. It forms easily fusible almost tastless crystals that are insoluble in water and have an antispetic action. Internally it decomposes into its components and was formerly used in the treatment of rheumatic fever and as an internal disinfectant. Research Salol
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