| Formula / Notation | C8H8O3 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 119-36-8 |
| Molecular Weight | 152.15 |
| Melting Point | 16.5 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 432 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.174 (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 66 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Methyl salicylate appears as colorless yellowish or reddish liquid with odor of wintergreen. (USCG, 1999) |
| Also Known As | methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate; Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate; 119-36-8; Analgit; Flucarmit; Exagien; Betula; 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester; Gaultheriaoel; Wintergruenoel |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
What is Methyl salicylate?
Methyl salicylate is a benzoate ester that is the methyl ester of salicylic acid. It has a role as an insect attractant, a metabolite and a flavouring agent. It is a methyl ester, a member of salicylates and a benzoate ester. It is functionally related to a salicylic acid.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate
Other Names / Synonyms: methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate; Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate; 119-36-8; Analgit; Flucarmit; Exagien; Betula; 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester; Gaultheriaoel; Wintergruenoel
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 16.5 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 432 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.174 (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 152.15 |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 66 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Methyl salicylate appears as colorless yellowish or reddish liquid with odor of wintergreen. (USCG, 1999) |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Methyl salicylate is a benzoate ester that is the methyl ester of salicylic acid. It has a role as an insect attractant, a metabolite and a flavouring agent. It is a methyl ester, a member of salicylates and a benzoate ester. It is functionally related to a salicylic acid.
Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.
Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.
The formula or notation for Methyl salicylate is: C8H8O3