CAS 119-36-8: Methyl salicylate

Description: Methyl salicylate, with the CAS number 119-36-8, is an organic compound classified as an ester. It is derived from salicylic acid and methanol, and is commonly known for its characteristic wintergreen scent. This colorless or pale yellow liquid is soluble in alcohol and ether but has limited solubility in water. Methyl salicylate has a molecular formula of C8H8O3 and a molecular weight of approximately 152.15 g/mol. It is widely used in the fragrance industry, as well as in topical analgesic products due to its counterirritant properties, which provide relief from muscle and joint pain. Additionally, it serves as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. Methyl salicylate is also known for its role in organic synthesis and as a solvent in various chemical reactions. However, it should be handled with care, as it can be toxic in high concentrations and may cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in some individuals.

Formula: C₈H₈O₃

InChI: InChI=1S/C8H8O3/c1-11-8(10)6-4-2-3-5-7(6)9/h2-5,9H,1H3

InChI key: InChIKey=OSWPMRLSEDHDFF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: O=C(OC)C=1C=CC=CC1O

Synonyms:

• 2-(Methoxycarbonyl)phenol
• 2-Carbomethoxyphenol
• 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester
• Analgit
• Anthrapole ND
• Ben Gay
• Exagien
• Flucarmit
• Holly oil
• Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate
• Methyl Salicylate
• Methyl ester 2-hydroxy benzoic acid
• Methyl ester of 2-hydroxy benzoic acid
• Methyl o-hydroxybenzoate
• Methylsalicylat
• Nsc 8204
• PredaLure
• Salicilato De Metilo
• Salicylate de methyle
• Salicylate, Methyl
• Salicylic acid, methyl ester
• Salicylsaeure-Methylester
• Wintergreen oil
• o-Hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester
• Linsal
• betula
• Oils, wintergreen
• Wintergreen Oil Natural
• Metsal Liniment
• teaberry oil
• Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, methyl ester
• Panalgesic
• Methyl hydroxybenzoate
• Sublimated Salicylic acid
• wintergreen oil from gaultheria procumbens L
• oil of wintergreen
• Winter Green Oil
• 5-isopropyl-2-methyl-phenol
• Wintergreen oil Gaultheria procumbens L.
• Betula oil
• gaultheria oil

Methyl Salicylate

CAS: 119-36-8

Applications Methyl Salicylate is an organic ester that is commonly produced naturally by wintergreens. Plants …

• Formula: C₈H₈O₃
• Color and Shape: Colourless
• Molecular weight: 152.15

Methyl salicylate

CAS: 119-36-8

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• Formula: C₈H₈O₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color and Shape: Colorless Clear Liquid
• Molecular weight: 152.15 g/mol

Methyl Salicylate pure, 99%

CAS: 119-36-8

• Formula: C₈H₈O₃
• Purity: min. 99%
• Color and Shape: Clear, Pale yellow, Liquid
• Molecular weight: 152.15