Methyl salicylate is an organic ester that is commonly produced naturally by wintergreens. Methyl salicylate is utilize as a anti-herbivore defense system in various plants that produces it. Methyl salicylate is also used in high concentrations as a rubefacient to treat joint, muscular pain and acute pain. Methyl slicylate is also used as a flavoring agent and often used to provide fragrance to products. Synonyms: 2-hydroxybenzoic Acid Methyl Ester, 2-(Methoxycarbonyl)phenol, 2-Carbomethoxyphenol, 2-Hydroxybenzoic Acid Methyl Ester, Analgit, Anthrapole ND, Ben Gay, Exagien, Flucarmit, Methyl 2-Hydroxybenzoate, Methyl Ester 2-Hydroxy benzoic Acid, Methyl Ester of 2-hydroxybenzoic Acid, Methyl o-Hydroxybenzoate, NSC 8204, PredaLure, Wintergreen Oil, o-Hydroxybenzoic Acid Methyl Ester CAS No: 119-36-8 Molecular Formula: C8H8O3 Molecular Weight: 152.15 Purity (HPLC): 98-102% Appearance: Colorless or slightly yellowish liquid Solubility: Very slightly soluble in water, miscible with ethanol (96%) and with fatty and essential oils. Soluble in alcohol and in glacial acetic acid. Melting Point: 156-161C Specific Gravity: 1.180-1.185 Infrared Spectrum: Conforms to structure Boiling Point: 219 -224C (lit) Flash Point: 96C (lit) Density: 1.174 g/ml at 25 C (lit) Refractive Index: n20D 1.535-1.538 Optical Rotation: The angular rotation not exceeding -1.5 in 100mm tube Heavy Metals: 20ug/g Acidity: 0.4ml of 0.1M sodium hydroxide is required to restore the blue color Related Substances: Limit of Salicylic Acid: 0.1% Limit of Dimethy-4-hydroxyisophthalate: 0.5% Storage and Stability: Store at RT. Stable for 12 months after receipt. Light sensitive. Warning: Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases. Meets or exceeds USP Specifications
Molecular Weight:
152.15
CAS Number:
[119-36-8]
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