Salicylamide (CED0006240)

Salicylamide is an organic compound with the chemical formula C7H7NO2 and an average molecular weight of 137.14 g/mol. Salicylamide belongs to the 1-hydroxy-4-unsubstituted benzenoids, a subclass of phenols within the organic compounds. It is categorized as a benzenoid superclass. The compound is utilized industrially for pharmaceutical purposes. It is specifically used as an analgesic in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and veterinary products. Salicylamide is found in or released from 39 recorded sources. Within electrical and electronic equipment, it is associated with antennas, amplifiers, auxiliary devices, coils, and communication cables or conductors, among 18 other sources. In the category of household cleaning and consumer products, it is found in soap detergents, bleaching agents, perfumes within detergents and soaps, tobacco pipes, and non electric simulated smoking devices, among two other sources. Its presence in food, food processing, and cookware includes the processing of meats and fish, food preservation, the preparation of wine or sparkling wine, and fermentation processes for beer. Additionally, it is recorded in building and construction materials such as ladders and ceilings, as well as in drinking water. Exposure routes for salicylamide include oral, respiratory, topical, and ophthalmic pathways.