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) |