salol

[ sal-awl, -ol ]
/ ˈsæl ɔl, -ɒl /

noun Pharmacology.

a white, crystalline, aromatic powder, C13H10O3, produced by the interaction of salicylic acid and phenol, used as a preservative, a light absorber in suntan preparations, and in medicine chiefly as an antipyretic and as an antiseptic.
Also called phenyl salicylate.

Origin of salol

First recorded in 1885–90; formerly a trademark

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British Dictionary definitions for salol

salol
/ (ˈsælɒl) /

noun

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: C 6 H 4 (OH)COOC 6 H 5

Word Origin for salol

C19: from salicyl (see salicylic acid) + -ol

Medical definitions for salol

salol
[ sălôl′, -ōl′ ]

n.

A white crystalline powder derived from salicylic acid and used as an analgesic and antipyretic.