Methyl salicylate
USP/1437450 - United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
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
MDL Number: MFCD00002214
Linear Formula: 2-(HO)C6H4CO2CH3
Product Type: Chemical
API family | methyl salicylate |
application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
autoignition temp. | 847 °F |
bp | 222 °C (lit.) |
density | 1.174 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
format | neat |
grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
InChI | 1S/C8H8O3/c1-11-8(10)6-4- |
InChI key | OSWPMRLSEDHDFF-UHFFFAOYSA |
manufacturer/tradename | USP |
mp | −8-−7 °C (lit.) |
refractive index | n |
SMILES string | COC(=O)c1ccccc1O |
vapor density | 5.26 (vs air) |
vapor pressure | 1 mmHg ( 54 °C) |
Analysis Note: | These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind. |
Application: | Methyl salicylate USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. |
General description: | This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia ![]() ![]() |
Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
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Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statements | H302 |
Precautionary statements | P301 + P312 + P330 |
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 |
bp | 222 °C (lit.) |
mp | −8-−7 °C (lit.) |
Density | 1.174 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index | n |
UNSPSC | 41116107 |