Sciencemadness Discussion Board

oxidation of salicylic acid

Trifluoroacetic - 12-10-2008 at 15:19

When bleach is mixed with salicylic acid the acid is oxidized. Does anyone know what is formed? Is it some type of quinone?

Klute - 12-10-2008 at 21:14

Chances are you will laso get ring chlorination, obtaining a mixture of partialy chlorinated quinones..