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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% USPF/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." Â
Methyl salicylate is an organic compound with the formula C₆Hâ‚„. Methyl Salicylate can be used to make personal care products. It is used extensively in the United States to make topical pain relief products.Â
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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) |
