| Identification | ||
| Name | Methyl salicylate | |
| Synonyms | 2-Carbomethoxyphenol; Methyl o-hydroxybenzoate; Methyl hydroxybenzoate; o-Hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester; 2-(Methoxycarbonyl)phenol; Analgit; Betula oil; Exagien; Flucarmit; Gaultheria oil; Linsal | |
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| Molecular Structure |
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| Molecular Formula | C8H8O3 | |
| Molecular Weight | 152.15 | |
| CAS Registry Number | 119-36-8 | |
| EINECS | 204-317-7 | |
| FEMA | 2745 | |
| Properties | ||
| Density | 1.174 | |
| Melting point | 19.4 ºC | |
| Boiling point | 220-224 ºC | |
| Refractive index | 1.535-1.538 | |
| Flash point | 110 ºC | |
| Water solubility | 0.07 g/100 mL (20 ºC) | |