salol

sal·ol  (slôl, -l, -l)

n.

A white crystalline powder, C₁₃H₁₀O₃, derived from salicylic acid and used in the manufacture of plastics and suntan oils and medicinally as an analgesic and antipyretic.

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[Originally a trademark.]

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salol [ˈsælɒl]

n

(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a white sparingly soluble crystalline compound with a slight aromatic odour, used as a preservative and to absorb light in sun-tan lotions, plastics, etc.; phenyl salicylate. Formula: C₆H₄(OH)COOC₆H₅

[from salicyl (see salicylic acid) + -ol]

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salol - a white powder with a pleasant taste and odor; used to absorb light in sun tan lotions or as a preservative or an antiseptic or a coating for pills in which the medicine is intended for enteric release phenyl salicylate salicylate - a salt of salicylic acid (included in several commonly used drugs)