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InventoryRef 8235415/10/2010

SALICYLOYLHYDROXAMIC ACID

Benzamide, N,2-dihydroxy-

SALICYLOYLHYDROXAMIC ACID is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

Regulatory evidence by market

No rule for this ingredient has been imported for any of the 13 markets tracked here.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 89-73-6
CAS 89-73-6PubChem CID 66644

Salicylhydroxamic Acid

Salicylhydroxamic acid is a hydroxamic acid that is N-hydroxybenzamide carrying a phenolic hydroxy group at position 2. It has a role as an antibacterial drug, a trypanocidal drug, an EC 3.5.1.5 (urease) inhibitor and an EC 1.11.2.2 (myeloperoxidase) inhibitor. It is a hydroxamic acid and a member of phenols. ChEBI

IUPAC name
N,2-dihydroxybenzamide
Molecular formula
C7H7NO3
Molecular weight
153.14 g/mol
Exact mass
153.042593085 Da
XLogP3
0.9
Topological polar surface area
69.6 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
3
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
3
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

2-Hydroxybenzohydroxamic acidSHAMSalicylohydroximic acid2-Hydroxybenzhydroxamic acidO-Hydroxybenzohydroxamic acid2-hydroxybenzenecarbohydroxamic acidNSC-50888Q07182D0T
16 more reported names
NSC-193440CHEBI:45615RefChem:884393201-934-3Salicylohydroxamic acidBenzamide, N,2-dihydroxy-SalicylhydroxaMicacidNSC 5088SHANSC 193440Saliaylhydroxamic acidUNII-8Q07182D0T2,N-Dihydroxy-benzamideOprea1_838400SALICYLHYDROXAMIC ACID [MI]2-HYDROXYPHENYLHYDROXAMIC ACID
External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for SALICYLOYLHYDROXAMIC ACID

INCI name

SALICYLOYLHYDROXAMIC ACID

Description

Benzamide, N,2-dihydroxy-

Record provenance

Inventory reference
82354
Imported identity
SALICYLOYLHYDROXAMIC ACID
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

Restriction
Function
CHELATING
Forming complexes with metal ions which could affect the stability and/or appearance of cosmetics.
SKIN CONDITIONING
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

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How SALICYLOYLHYDROXAMIC ACID appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists SALICYLOYLHYDROXAMIC ACID as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

SALICYLOYLHYDROXAMIC ACID is also tagged with 2 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

SALICYLOYLHYDROXAMIC ACID is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

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Source note for SALICYLOYLHYDROXAMIC ACID

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for SALICYLOYLHYDROXAMIC ACID from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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