Methyl salicylate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 119-36-8
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₈O₃
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 152.15
• MDL Number: MFCD00002214
• InChI Key: OSWPMRLSEDHDFF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: methyl salicylate, wintergreen oil, gaultheria oil, betula oil, teaberry oil, sweet birch oil, oil of wintergreen, analgit, spicewood oil, 2-hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester
• PubChem CID: 4133
• ChEBI: CHEBI:31832
• IUPAC Name: methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate
• SMILES: COC(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1O

• Melting Point: -8°C to 7°C
• Color: Colorless to Yellow
• Density: 1.1825g/mL
• Boiling Point: 222.0°C
• Flash Point: 110°C
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Assay Percent Range: 98.5% min. (GC)
• Packaging: Glass bottle
• Refractive Index: 1.5350 to 1.5380
• Linear Formula: 2-(HO)C₆H₄CO₂CH₃
• Quantity: 500 mL
• Beilstein: 10,7
• Specific Gravity: 1.1825
• Merck Index: 15,6193
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: 0.07 % (20°C). Other solubilities: soluble in glacial acetic acid, soluble in ether and chloroform, in ethanol 80 vol. %:1:2 v/v (20°C), diethyl phthalate:1:1 v/v (20°C), 1,2-propanediol:1/7 v/v (20°C)
• Formula Weight: 152.15
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Methyl salicylate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	GHS Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement Harmful if swallowed.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
EINECSNumber	204-317-7

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only