Methyl salicylate
ALDRICH/W274502 - natural, 98%, FG
Synonym: 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate; Oil of wintergreen; Wintergreen oil
CAS Number: 119-36-8
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C8H8O3
Molecular Weight: 152.15
EC Number: 204-317-7
MDL Number: MFCD00002214
Linear Formula: 2-(HO)C6H4CO2CH3
Product Type: Chemical
agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
meets purity specifications of JECFA | |
application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
assay | 98% |
autoignition temp. | 847 °F |
biological source | Gaultheria procumbens L. |
bp | 222 °C (lit.) |
density | 1.174 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
food allergen | no known allergens |
form | liquid |
fragrance allergen | methyl salicylate |
grade | FG |
Fragrance grade | |
Halal | |
Kosher | |
natural | |
InChI | 1S/C8H8O3/c1-11-8(10)6-4- |
InChI key | OSWPMRLSEDHDFF-UHFFFAOYSA |
mp | −8-−7 °C (lit.) |
organoleptic | spicy; minty; cooling; sweet; wintergreen |
Quality Level | 400 ![]() |
refractive index | n |
reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 | |
SMILES string | COC(=O)c1ccccc1O |
vapor density | 5.26 (vs air) |
vapor pressure | 1 mmHg ( 54 °C) |
Packaging: | 1 kg in glass bottle |
Packaging: | 5 kg in poly drum |
Packaging: | 500 g in glass bottle |
Symbol | ![]() |
Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statements | H302 |
Hazard Codes | Xn |
Risk Statements | 22 |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
Flash Point(F) | 204.8 °F - closed cup |
Flash Point(C) | 96 °C - closed cup |
Purity | 98% |
bp | 222 °C (lit.) |
mp | −8-−7 °C (lit.) |
Density | 1.174 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index | n |
FEMA Number | 2745 |
UNSPSC | 12164502 |