C7H5NaO3

C7H5NaO3 is the chemical formula for sodium salicylate. It is the sodium salt of salicylic acid. Sodium salicylate is a white crystalline solid. It is soluble in water and ethanol. Historically, it was used as an analgesic and antipyretic, similar to aspirin, which is acetylsalicylic acid. However, its use has largely been superseded by aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs due to concerns about side effects and efficacy. Sodium salicylate can be produced by reacting salicylic acid with a sodium base, such as sodium hydroxide or sodium carbonate. In some industrial applications, it may be used as a chemical intermediate or in the synthesis of other compounds. It can also be found in some cosmetic formulations and as a food preservative, though its use in food is regulated.