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Methyl salicylate
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Methyl salicylate |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | Methyl salicylate;Oil of wintergreen;Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate |
| Chinese name | 水杨酸甲酯 |
| Chinese synonyms | 冬青油;邻羟基苯甲酸甲酯 |
| Chemical category | Fine & Specialty Chemicals |
| CAS No. | 119-36-8 |
| EINECS No. | 204-317-7 |
| Molecular formula | C8H8O3 |
| Molecular weight | 152.15 |
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Technical indicators
Purity ≥99.0%; water ≤0.1%; acidity (as salicylic acid) ≤0.1%; color (Pt-Co) ≤20
Performance characteristics
Colorless to pale yellow liquid with wintergreen odor, slightly soluble in water, miscible with most organic solvents
Application scenarios
Pharmaceutical (topical analgesic), flavor and fragrance, sunscreen, solvent