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

Common names: Methyl salicylate, wintergreen oil

English name: Methyl salicylate, Wintergreen oil, Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate

Chemical name: Methyl o-hydroxybenzoate

Molecular formula: HOC ₆ H ₄ COOCH ₃

Molecular weight: 152.15

CAS#: 119-36-8

Physical properties: 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 prolonged storage. Its melting point is −8.6 °C, and its boiling point is 223.3 °C.
Applications: This product exhibits anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties and is widely used in topical analgesic plasters, tinctures, and liniments for joints and muscles. It also serves as a solvent and precursor for various intermediates, employed in the manufacture of insecticides, fungicides, polishes, copper‑inhibiting agents, fragrances, food products, cosmetics, toothpaste, coatings, inks, and fiber‑finishing agents, among others.

Adopted standard: GB 28355-2012, and simultaneously complies with the quality specifications of the United States Pharmacopeia and the British Pharmacopoeia.

Appearance: Colorless to slightly yellow, transparent oily liquid

Acid value: For a 5 g sample, the consumption of 0.1 M/L NaOH standard solution does not exceed 0.4 mL.

Refractive index (20°C): 1.535–1.538

Relative density (25°C): 1.180–1.185

Content: 99.0%–100.5%

Packaging: Net content 25 kg/plastic drum; net content 250 kg/plastic drum; net content 230 kg/plastic-lined steel drum.

Storage: Store in a light‑proof, tightly sealed container in a dry, cool place.

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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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