salol

[ sal-awl, -ol ]

noun

, Pharmacology.

1. a white, crystalline, aromatic powder, C 1 3 H 1 0 O 3 , 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.

salol

/ ˈsælɒl /

noun

1. 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 History and Origins

Origin of salol¹

First recorded in 1885–90; formerly a trademark

Word History and Origins

Origin of salol¹

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