Chemical Structure of Salicylic Acid

Here, we see key functional groups that are essential components of salicylic acid. Specifically, the illustration highlights a carbonyl group, represented by '=O', and two hydroxyl groups, '-OH'. These individual molecular fragments are characteristic of organic acids and phenols, both present in the structure of salicylic acid, which is widely recognized for its use in various medicinal and cosmetic applications.

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