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Methyl Salicylate, also known as wintergreen oil, is a chemical substance produced by many plants such as wintergreen. Lab Alley Methyl Salicylate 99% USP/NF/FCC is produced synthetically by esterifying salicylic acid with methanol. It appears as a clear, thick liquid with a pleasant, fruity aroma that reminds of root beer. Due to its widescale use in mint sweets, the odor is frequently characterized as "minty."
Methyl salicylate is an organic compound with the formula C₆H₄. Methyl Salicylate can be used to make personal care products. It is used extensively in the United States to make topical pain relief products.
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- Antiseptic
- In topical ointments to treat joint and muscular pain and in toothpaste
- Flavoring agent
- Local anesthetic
- Denaturants, pesticides, and fragrances
- Insect attractant
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Product Information
| CAS | 119-36-8 |
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| Synonyms | Oil of Wintergreen, Wintergreen Oil, 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester, Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate |
| Assay | 98.0 - 102.0% |
| PubChem ID | 4133 |
| Grade | USP/NF, FCC Grade |
| Color | Light yellow |
| Physical form | Liquid |
| Appearance | Light yellow |
| Odor | Strong |
| Melting point | -8 - -7 °C / 17.6 - 19.4 °F |
| Boiling Point | 222 °C / 431.6 °F @ 760 mmHg |
| Vapor pressure | 0.118 mmHg @ 25 °C |
| Specific gravity | 1.180 - 1.185 |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in water |
| Auto-ignition temperature | 450 °C / 842 °F |
| Molecular formula | C8H8O3 |
| Molecular weight | 152.15 |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤3 ppm |
| Autoship Available | Yes |
| Flash Point | 110 °C / 230 °F |
| Heavy metals | Not more than 20 |
| KosherID | LGC-JDRJ |
| Mercury (Hg) | ≤1 ppm |
| Refractive Index | 1.535 - 1.538 |
| Viscosity | 1.535 mPa.s (25°C) |
