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Methyl Salicylate oil of wintergreen - 10ml
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Description
Methyl Salicylate
Other Names: Oil of Wintergreen, Salicylic acid methyl ester, Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate
CAS Number: 119-36-8
Chemical Formula: C₈H₈O₃
Molar Mass: 152.15 g/mol
Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor: Characteristic sweet, minty (wintergreen-like) smell
Chemical and Physical Properties
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Density: 1.17 g/cm³ at 20 °C
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Boiling Point: 220–224 °C
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Melting Point: -8.6 °C
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Flash Point: 96 °C (closed cup)
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Solubility: Slightly soluble in water; soluble in ethanol, ether, and organic solvents
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Refractive Index: 1.535–1.538
Applications
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Chemical Synthesis: Used as a starting material or intermediate in organic synthesis
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Fragrance Chemistry: Investigated in the development of synthetic esters and aromatic esters
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Analytical Chemistry: Applied in thin-layer chromatography and esterification studies
Safety Information
Signal Word: ⚠️ Warning
H302 (97.5%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
H319 (91.1%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
P264, P264+P265, P270, P280, P301+P317, P305+P351+P338, P330, P337+P317, and P501
Handling and Storage
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Handling: Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Ensure good ventilation during use
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Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place in tightly closed containers. Protect from light and incompatible substances such as oxidizing agents