Methyl Salicylate

• Catalog Number: ACM119368
• CAS: 119-36-8
• IUPAC Name: Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate
• Synonyms: O-Hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester
• Molecular Weight: 152.15
• Molecular Formula: C8H8O3
• Canonical SMILES: COC(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1O
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H8O3/c1-11-8(10)6-4-2-3-5-7(6)9/h2-5,9H,1H3
• InChI Key: OSWPMRLSEDHDFF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Boiling Point: 222 °C
• Melting Point: -8--7 °C
• Flash Point: 226 °F
• Purity: 99%
• Density: 1.174 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
• Solubility: less than 1 mg/mL at 66° F (NTP, 1992);Slightly soluble;0.05 M;0.7 mg/mL at 30 °C;SOL IN CHLOROFORM, ETHER; MISCIBLE WITH ALC, GLACIAL ACETIC ACID;SOL IN DIETHYL ETHER;SOLUBLE IN MOST COMMON ORGANIC SOLVENTS;Sol in water: 0.74%w @ 30 °C;0.7 mg/mL at 30 °C;Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20 °C: 0.07;slightly soluble in water; soluble in organic solvents, oils;miscible at room temperature (in ethanol)
• Appearance: Oil
• Application: Methyl salicylate serves multiple purposes across different industries due to its diverse properties. Primarily known as the main component of wintergreen oil, it is a colorless liquid with a distinct wintergreen aroma. It can be naturally extracted from several essential oils and fruits or synthesized via the esterification of salicylic acid with methanol. This compound plays several roles: as a flavoring agent, a metabolite, and an insect attractant. It finds significant use in creating fragrances, particularly in liniments and ointments used for their analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects, such as treating rheumatoid arthritis, low back pain, and muscle pain. Methyl salicylate is widely employed in the formulation of food flavors like strawberry and vanilla, adding sweetness to products like soft drinks and beer, and it is recognized as GRAS by FEMA and permissible in certain quantities by health authorities. Industrially, it functions as a preservative, pesticide, polish, and even a component in paints and inks. Despite its versatility, the compound is used cautiously in dermatological preparations due to its potential to cause local irritation when absorbed through the skin.
• Active Content: 95%
• Physical State: Liquid
• Typical Applications: Perfume