| CAS# | 119-36-8 |
| FORMULA | C8H8O3 |
| Synonyms | Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate; Analgit |
| GROUPS/USES | Pain relief, Flavoring, Fragrance |
| Markets | Personal care & Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverage |
FAQ’S
What is Methyl salicylate?
Methyl salicylate is an organic ester that appears as colorless to yellow or reddish liquid that is used to relieve pain and as a flavoring agent.
What are the uses of Methyl salicylate?
Methyl salicylate is used in creams to relieve pain in muscles, joints, and soft tissues. It is used as a flavoring agent in root beer and mint candies. It is used as a fragrance in consumer products such as household cleaners, air care products, and polishes.
What are the side effects of Methyl salicylate?
Allergic reactions, Skin rash, Itching, Hives, Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, Mild skin irritation, Redness, and Dryness are the side effects of Methyl salicylate.
Choice Organochem LLP supplies Methyl salicylate to users/customers for Personal care & pharmaceuticals, and Food & Beverages.
Methyl salicylate Specifications
| Test Items | Specifications |
| Appearance | Colorless to light yellow clear liquid |
| Solubility | Miscible with chloroform, ethanol (95%) & with fixed volatile oils, very slight soluble in water |
| Assay | 99.00-100.00% |
| Specific Gravity at 25˚C | 1.175 to 1.185 |
| Refractive index at 25˚C | 1.534 to 1.538 |
| Acid value/Free acid | 0.000 to 0.400 mL |