Methyl Salicylate

CAS: 119-36-8

Ref. TR-M331025

Product Information

• Name: Methyl Salicylate
• Synonyms: Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester, Salicylic acid, methyl ester (6CI,8CI), 2-(Methoxycarbonyl)phenol, 2-Carbomethoxyphenol, Analgit, Anthrapole ND, Ben Gay, Exagien, Flucarmit, Methyl ester 2-hydroxy benzoic acid, Methyl ester of 2-hydroxy benzoic acid, Methyl o-hydroxybenzoate, NSC 8204, PredaLure, Wintergreen oil, o-Hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester, 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester
• Brand: TRC

Description

Applications Methyl Salicylate is an organic ester that is commonly produced naturally by wintergreens. Plants that produce Methyl Salicylate utilize it as a anti-herbivore defense system. Methyl salicylate is also used in high concentrations as a rubefacient to treat joint and muscular pain. Methyl Slicylate is also used as a flavoring agent and often used to provide fragrance to products. This compound is a contaminant of emerging concern (CECs).
References James, D.G., et al.: J. Chem. Ecol., 30, 1613 (2004); Mason, L., et al.: BMJ., 328, 955 (2004); Schiestl, F.P., et al.: J. Chem. Ecol., 29, 253 (2004);

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 152.15
• Formula: C₈H₈O₃
• Color/Form: Neat
• 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: COC(=O)c1ccccc1O