76631

Methyl salicylate

analytical standard

• Synonym(s): 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester, Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, Oil of wintergreen, Wintergreen oil
• Linear Formula: 2-(HO)C₆H₄CO₂CH₃
• CAS Number: 119-36-8
• Molecular Weight: 152.15
• Beilstein: 971516
• EC Number: 204-317-7
• MDL number: MFCD00002214
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• PubChem Substance ID: 329767225
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: analytical standard
• Quality Level: 100
• 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
• 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

Description

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.

This substance is listed on the positive list of the EU regulation 10/2011 for plastics intended to come into contact with food. Find all available reference materials for compounds listed in 10/2011 here

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).

Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS08,GHS05,GHS07
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H302,H317,H318,H361d,H412
• Precautionary Statements: P273 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P308 + P313
• 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
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves