Methyl salicylate is also highly effective for treating bruises and sprains.
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2026-05-27
Methyl salicylate is also highly effective for treating bruises and sprains.
Methyl salicylate is also highly effective for treating bruises and sprains.
Methyl salicylate, also known as wintergreen oil or sweet birch oil, is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a distinctive herbal odor and a sweet‑spicy taste. Its molecular weight is 152.15; it has a melting point of −8.6°C and a boiling point of 218–224°C (with partial decomposition upon boiling). When boiled with water, it undergoes partial hydrolysis, releasing salicylic acid, which turns ferric chloride purple. It readily discolors when exposed to air. Methyl salicylate is the principal constituent of wintergreen oil and turns dark brown in the presence of iron. It is used for the emergency treatment of soft‑tissue injuries, such as sprains and muscle pain.
Basic Information
Chinese Name: Methyl Salicylate
Chinese alias: Wintergreen oil
English name: BIRCH-ME
CAS No.: 68917-75-9
Structural formula
Molecular formula: C8H8O3
Molecular weight: 152.14700
Exact mass: 152.04700
PSA: 46.53000
LogP: 1.17880
Physical and chemical properties
Appearance and properties: A transparent, pale yellow–reddish oily liquid with a characteristic odor and a wintergreen scent.
Density: 1.181
Boiling point: 219°C
Flash point: 96°C
Refractive index: n20/D 1.54
Storage conditions: 2–8°C
Safety Information
Hazard category codes: R22; R36/38
Safety instructions: S26-S36
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