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Methyl salicylate
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Methyl salicylate is a methyl ester of salicylic acid, commonly used as a fragrance, flavoring agent, and in topical analgesics for pain relief. It is a clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid with a characteristic wintergreen odor. CAS: 119-36-8, Molecular Formula: C8H8O3, Molecular Weight: 152.15 g/mol, Storage: Ambient, Signal Word: Danger. Molekula supplies methyl salicylate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colourless to slightly yellow liquid |
| Density | 1.1750 - 1.1950 |
| Refractive Index | 1.5340 - 1.5400 |
| Assay | ≥99% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Flash Point | 110 °C |
| Acidity | Acid |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colorless, yellowish or reddish, oily liq |
| Odour | Liquid having the characteristic odor of wintergreen |
| Melting Point | -8 °C |
| Boiling Point | 223 °C |
| Density | 1.18 (relative, water = 1) |
| Solubility (other solvents) | Soluble in most common organic solvents |
| Vapour Pressure | 13 Pa at 20 °C |
| Refractive Index | 1.5369 |
| pKa | pKa = 9.8 |
| log P (octanol/water) | 2.55 |
Source: PubChem CID 4133 (HSDB, ICSC)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 52312203 |
| CAS Number | 119-36-8 |
| IUPAC Name | methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate |
| EC Number | 204-317-7 |
| Molecular Formula | 2-(HO)C6H4CO2CH3 |
| Molecular Weight | 152.15 |
| Exact Mass | 152.0473 |
| SMILES | COC(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1O |
| InChIKey | OSWPMRLSEDHDFF-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C8H8O3/c1-11-8(10)6-4-2-3-5-7(6)9/h2-5,9H,1H3 |
| PubChem CID | 4133 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 29182350 |
| Tariff Code | 2918230000 |
Safety & GHS
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Corrosive
GHS05
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Health Hazard
GHS07
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Serious Health Hazard
GHS08
Hazard statements
- H302 Harmful if swallowed
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
- H318 Causes serious eye damage
- H361d Suspected of damaging fertility. Suspected of damaging the unborn child.
- H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
- P263 Avoid contact during pregnancy/while nursing
- P273 Avoid release to the environment
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- 2-Carbomethoxyphenol
- 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester
- Analgit
- Betula
- Exagien
- Flucarmit
- Gaultheriaoel
- Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate
- Methyl o-hydroxybenzoate
- Wintergruenoel
Frequently asked questions
What is methyl salicylate used for?
Methyl salicylate is commonly used in topical pain relief products, fragrances, and as a flavoring agent in food and pharmaceuticals.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of methyl salicylate?
The formula is C8H8O3 and the molecular weight is 152.15 g/mol.
How should methyl salicylate be stored?
Store at ambient temperature, away from direct sunlight and incompatible materials.
What grade of methyl salicylate does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies methyl salicylate in reagent grade.
Can Molekula supply methyl salicylate in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply methyl salicylate in bulk quantities upon request.
What documentation comes with a purchase of methyl salicylate?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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