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Methyl salicylate

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference 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
Beilstein:
971516
MDL number:
MFCD00002214
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329750276
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

vapor density

5.26 (vs air)

vapor pressure

1 mmHg ( 54 °C)

API family

methyl salicylate

autoignition temp.

847 °F

manufacturer/tradename

USP

refractive index

n20/D 1.536 (lit.)

bp

222 °C (lit.)

mp

−8-−7 °C (lit.)

density

1.174 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

SMILES string

COC(=O)c1ccccc1O

InChI

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

InChI key

OSWPMRLSEDHDFF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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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.

Application

Methyl salicylate USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia.

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.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H302,H317,H318,H361d,H412

Hazard Classifications

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

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

204.8 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

96 °C - closed cup

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Human & experimental toxicology, 15(9), 747-750 (1996-09-01)
Methyl salicylate (oil of wintergreen) is widely available in many over-the-counter liniments, ointments, lotions or medicated oils for the relief of musculoskeletal aches and pains. Ingestion of methyl salicylate poses the threat of severe, rapid-onset salicylate poisoning because of its
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