IUPAC Name
potassium 2-hydroxybenzoate
Synonyms
Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, monopotassium salt
Molecular Formula
C7H5KO3
Canonical SMILES
C1=CC=C(C(=C1)C(=O)[O-])O.[K+]
InChI Key
FRMWBRPWYBNAFB-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Boiling Point
336.3ºC at 760 mmHg
Appearance
white crystalline powder
Typical Applications
Use as preservative.