Colorless liquid

Product ID: MESAL

CAS: 119-36-8

Formula: C8H8O3

MW: 152.15g/mol

Density: 1.0-1.4g/ml

BP: 220-224C

Flash point: 92-100C

Methyl salicylate (oil of wintergreen) is a colorless liquid with limited water solubility. It is widely known for its characteristic minty aroma or wintergreen and for its therapeutic properties. Exemplary uses of methyl salicylate include, but are not limited to:

fragrance odorant

disinfectant

active pharmaceutical ingredients precursor

seed priming and germination agent

pesticide

key ingredient of Scarlet oil

specimen media mounting ingredient