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    $\begingroup$ Not possible to assign "a random" fluorescence due to salicylic acid in an unlikely sample- seawater. There are millions of other natural and unnatural compounds which can fluoresce under UV. Point # 1: Not possible, 2. Again not possible. You first need to ensure your compound is salicylic acid from seawater from an another detector like mass spectrometer. $\endgroup$
    – ACR
    Commented Sep 12, 2023 at 15:28
  • $\begingroup$ Also consider that a single molecule's fluorescence can be detected, but absorbance requires many to absorb a detectable amount. $\endgroup$
    – DrMoishe Pippik
    Commented Sep 12, 2023 at 23:35
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    $\begingroup$ (1) No, you will really need to measure the spectrum to be certain what is present. (2) fluorescence is a zero background technique so is orders of magnitude more sensitive that absorption which is a difference measurement. You can easily find the fluoresce and absorption spectra online. $\endgroup$
    – porphyrin
    Commented Sep 13, 2023 at 14:04