<prompt> Whitfields ointment consists of -3 salicylic acid 6 benzoic acid3 benzoic acid 6 salicylic acid2 salicylic acid 4 benzoic acid2 benzoic acid 4 salicylic acid  <response>: Ans. is a i.e., 3 salicylic acid 6 benzoic acid Whitfields Ointmento Whitfields ointment is salicylic acid and benzoic acid in a suitable base, such as lanolin or vaseline,o The original ointment contains 3 salicylic acid and 6 benzoic acid, but other ratios are also used,o It is used for the treatment of fungal infections, such as athletes foot. Its effectiveness is unclear,o It can have a slight burning effect that goes away after a few minutes,o It is named for Arthur Whitfield 1868-1947, a British dermatologist. 