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Methyl salicylate Cas 119-36-8

  • Product Name: Methyl salicylate 、Oil of wintergreen、Sweet birch oil
  • Cas No: 119-36-8
  • Assay: 99%
  • Package: 250kg/drum
  • Storage: In cool and dry place
  • Category: Fragrance
  • Type Of Transportation: By Air/ Sea/ Train/ Express
  • Sample: Available
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Chemical Properties Of Methyl salicylate Cas 119-36-8

  • Methyl salicylate (MF: C8H8O3, MW: 152.15) is an organic ester compound possessing both natural origins and industrial application value. It exhibits anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties alongside aromatic and permeating functional characteristics, finding extensive use in pharmaceutical and cosmetic fields.
  • As an ester compound, methyl salicylate readily undergoes hydrolysis and esterification reactions, serving as a key intermediate in synthesising other salicylic acid derivatives (such as salicylic acid and salicylamide).

Product Description Of Methyl salicylate Cas 119-36-8

ItemSpecification
Melting point -8 to -7°C (lit.)
Boiling point222°C (lit.)
Density1.174 g/mL at 25°C (lit.)
Flash point226°F
Vapour density5.26 (vs air)
Vapour pressure1 mmHg (54°C)
Refractive indexn20/D 1.536 (lit.)
SolubilitySparingly soluble in water; miscible with ethanol (96%), fats, and essential oils.
Acidity coefficient (pKa)pKa 9.90 (Uncertain)
Odour10.00% dipropylene glycol solution. Wintergreen-like aroma
Water solubility0.07g/100mL (20ºC)
StabilityStable, incompatible with strong oxidising agents and strong alkalis.
Surface tension41.0mN/m at 278.15K

Product Application Of Methyl salicylate Cas 119-36-8

  • Methyl salicylate, possessing anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, finds application in topical pharmaceutical formulations such as external analgesic and anti-inflammatory preparations (ointments, creams, gels, liniments, etc.) for relieving muscular soreness, transdermal patches, oral care products, and inhalants.
  • Oil of wintergreen, valued for its potent wintergreen leaf aroma, serves as a natural fragrance or flavouring agent widely employed in cosmetics and perfumery. Applications include soaps, shampoos, shower gels, air fresheners, and insect repellents. Within the fragrance industry, it functions as a fixative or principal note in floral and herbal-based perfumes for cosmetics and perfumes.
  • Methyl salicylate serves as a food flavouring agent in confectionery, chewing gum, carbonated beverages, and ice cream.
  • As a feed additive and palatability enhancer, methyl salicylate improves feed flavour and extends shelf life.
  • In agriculture, leveraging its fungicidal and insecticidal properties, 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester serves as a pesticide adjuvant (insecticide, fungicide) and plant growth regulator.
  • Methyl salicylate functions as a co-solvent for paints, inks, and resins, enhancing their flow properties.
  • Methyl salicylate acts as an intermediate in organic synthesis reactions for preparing salicylate derivatives.
Packaging Method Of Methyl salicylate Cas 119-36-8
25L - plastic barrel
Ton barrel
250L-barrel
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