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Methyl salicylate

analytical standard

Synonym(s):

2-Hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester, Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, Oil of wintergreen, Wintergreen oil

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Linear Formula:
2-(HO)C6H4CO2CH3
CAS Number:
119-36-8
Molecular Weight:
152.15
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
329767225
EC Number:
204-317-7
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
971516
MDL number:
MFCD00002214

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Product Name

Methyl salicylate, analytical standard

InChI key

OSWPMRLSEDHDFF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

1S/C8H8O3/c1-11-8(10)6-4-2-3-5-7(6)9/h2-5,9H,1H3

SMILES string

COC(=O)c1ccccc1O

grade

analytical standard

vapor density

5.26 (vs air)

vapor pressure

1 mmHg ( 54 °C)

assay

≥99.0% (GC)

autoignition temp.

847 °F

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable
gas chromatography (GC): suitable

refractive index

n20/D 1.536 (lit.)
n20/D 1.536-1.539

bp

222 °C (lit.)

mp

−8-−7 °C (lit.)

density

1.174 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

cleaning products
cosmetics
environmental
flavors and fragrances
food and beverages
personal care

format

neat

Quality Level

100

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Application

Methyl Salicylate may be used as an analytical reference standard for the quantification of the analyte in Ulmus pumila leaves using gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (GC-MS).
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General description

Methyl Salicylate is a methyl ester of salicylic acid, widely used as phytohormones and defensive signaling compounds. It is most commonly used in topical products as a rubefacients.
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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 3 - Eye Dam. 1 - Repr. 2 - Skin Sens. 1B

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 2

flash_point_f

204.8 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

96 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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Certificates of Analysis (COA)

Lot/Batch Number
BCCM2236
BCCK4223
BCCH2137
BCCD7492
BCCC2110

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The Essence of Analgesia and Analgesics (2010)
Simultaneous determination of salicylic acid, jasmonic acid, methyl salicylate, and methyl jasmonate from Ulmus pumila leaves by GC-MS
Huang H-Z, et al.
International Journal of Analytical Chemistry (2015)
Prisca S Pierre et al.
Journal of chemical ecology, 37(4), 368-377 (2011-03-31)
Plants attacked by herbivorous insects emit volatile organic compounds that are used by natural enemies to locate their host or prey. The composition of the blend is often complex and specific. It may vary qualitatively and quantitatively according to plant
Hsu Shao Feng et al.
Journal of clinical periodontology, 38(7), 637-643 (2011-04-01)
To evaluate the clinical efficacy of subgingival ultrasonic instrumentation irrigated with essential oils (EOs) of residual periodontal pockets. Sixty-four individuals with chronic periodontitis were invited to participate in this randomized, double-blind, parallel, and placebo-controlled clinical trial. All subjects received non-surgical
Michiel van Wijk et al.
PloS one, 6(7), e21742-e21742 (2011-07-19)
Insect herbivory induces plant odors that attract herbivores' natural enemies. Assuming this attraction emerges from individual compounds, genetic control over odor emission of crops may provide a rationale for manipulating the distribution of predators used for pest control. However, studies
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