Methyl salicylate

Description

Methyl salicylate is identified by CAS 119-36-8, molecular formula C8H8O3 and molecular weight 152.05 g/mol. UNII LAV5U5022Y; ChEBI 31832; InChIKey OSWPMRLSEDHDFF-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Boiling Point: 432 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992); Boiling Point: 220-224; Boiling Point: 220-224 °C.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	119-36-8
PubChem CID	4133
Molecular formula	C8H8O3
Molecular weight	152.05 g/mol
IUPAC name	methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate
InChIKey	OSWPMRLSEDHDFF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
UNII (FDA)	LAV5U5022Y
ChEBI ID	CHEBI:31832
FEMA number	2745
JECFA number	899

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	152.15
XLogP3	2.3
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	3
Rotatable Bond Count	2
Exact Mass	152.047344113
Monoisotopic Mass	152.047344113
Topological Polar Surface Area	46.5
Heavy Atom Count	11
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	432 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
Boiling Point	220-224
Boiling Point	220-224 °C
Boiling Point	222.00 to 224.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point	223 °C
Boiling Point	222 °C
Boiling Point	223.3 °C @760 [mm Hg]
Melting Point	16.5 °F (NTP, 1992)
Melting Point	-8.6
Melting Point	-8.6 °C

Physical description & handling notes

• Methyl salicylate appears as colorless yellowish or reddish liquid with odor of wintergreen. (USCG, 1999)
• CBI; Liquid
• Colorless, yellow, or red liquid with a wintergreen odor; [HSDB] Clear slightly yellow-green liquid; [MSDSonline]
• Liquid
• COLOURLESS OR YELLOW-TO-RED OILY LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.
• colourless to yellowish liquid with a characteristic wintergreen odour

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Almond, Caramel, Peppermint, Sharp
GHS notification summary	0.3% (6 / 2210)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	0.3% (6 / 2210)
Reported hazard statements	H302, H317, H412, H319 (91.1%), H314, H318

Documented Uses

• CIR ingredient: Methyl Salicylate
• Used as food flavor (restricted by FDA); [Hawley] Used as flavor, UV-absorber in sunscreens, fragrance, solvent (insecticides, polishes, and inks), antiseptic in oral hygiene products, dye carrier, UV light stabilizer in acrylic resins, and topical analgesic in human and veterinary medicine; [HSDB]
• Using Disinfectants or Biocides [Category: Clean]
• OIL: IN FERN AND CYPRESS TYPE PERFUMES & IN TOOTHPASTE
• UV-absorber in sunburn lotions; flavor in foods, beverages, pharmaceuticals; odorant
• For more Uses (Complete) data for METHYL SALICYLATE (9 total), please visit the HSDB record page.

Synonyms

methyl salicylate; Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate; 119-36-8; Analgit; Flucarmit; Exagien; Betula; 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester; Gaultheriaoel; Wintergruenoel; 2-Carbomethoxyphenol; Methyl o-hydroxybenzoate; methylsalicylate; 2-(Methoxycarbonyl)phenol; Salicylic acid, methyl ester; Anthrapole ND

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Methyl salicylate?

CAS 119-36-8; molecular formula C8H8O3; molecular weight 152.05 g/mol.

What other names is Methyl salicylate known by?

methyl salicylate, Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, 119-36-8, Analgit, Flucarmit, Exagien.

What is the regulatory status of Methyl salicylate?

Documented regulatory listings: EU Flavoring substances; FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT; FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS.

Is Methyl salicylate classified as hazardous?

0.3% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (6 of 2210).

What are the key physical properties of Methyl salicylate?

Boiling Point: 432 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992); Boiling Point: 220-224; Boiling Point: 220-224 °C; Boiling Point: 222.00 to 224.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg.

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