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Methyl salicylate

Methyl salicylate (also known as wintergreen oil or methyl benzoate)

Methyl salicylate (also known as wintergreen oil or methyl benzoate)

A colorless to slightly yellow, transparent oily liquid with a strong odor reminiscent of wintergreen. It is soluble in ethanol and diethyl ether, slightly soluble in water, and gradually discolors upon exposure to air or over time. Its melting point is −8.6 °C, and its boiling point is 223.3 °C.
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