281591
Methyl Salicylate, USP/BP/EP
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£282.00
- SKU:
- 281591
- Molecular Weight:
- 152.15
- Storage Conditions:
- RT
- Supplier:
- United States Biological
- CAS Number:
- 119-36-8
- Extra Details:
- Methyl salicylate is an organic ester that is commonly produced naturally by wintergreens. Methyl salicylate is utilize as a anti-herbivore defense system in various plants that produces it. Methyl salicylate is also used in high concentrations as a rubefacient to treat joint, muscular pain and acute pain. Methyl slicylate is also used as a flavoring agent and often used to provide fragrance to products. Synonyms: 2-hydroxybenzoic Acid Methyl Ester; 2-(Methoxycarbonyl)phenol; 2-Carbomethoxyphenol; 2-Hydroxybenzoic Acid Methyl Ester; Analgit; Anthrapole ND; Ben Gay; Exagien; Flucarmit; Methyl 2-Hydroxybenzoate; Methyl Ester 2-Hydroxy benzoic Acid; Methyl Ester of 2-hydroxybenzoic Acid; Methyl o-Hydroxybenzoate; NSC 8204; PredaLure; Wintergreen Oil; o-Hydroxybenzoic Acid Methyl Ester CAS No: 119-36-8 Molecular Formula: C8H8O3 Molecular Weight: 152.15 Purity (HPLC): 98-102% Appearance: Colorless or slightly yellowish liquid Solubility: Very slightly soluble in water, miscible with ethanol (96%) and with fatty and essential oils. Soluble in alcohol and in glacial acetic acid. Melting Point: 156-161°C Specific Gravity: 1.180-1.185 Infrared Spectrum: Conforms to structure Boiling Point: 219 -224°C (lit) Flash Point: 96°C (lit) Density: 1.174 g/ml at 25 °C (lit) Refractive Index: n20D 1.535-1.538 Optical Rotation: The angular rotation not exceeding -1.5° in 100mm tube Heavy Metals: ≤20ug/g Acidity: ≤0.4ml of 0.1M sodium hydroxide is required to restore the blue color Related Substances: Limit of Salicylic Acid: ≤0.1% Limit of Dimethy-4-hydroxyisophthalate: ≤0.5% Storage and Stability: Store at RT. Stable for 12 months after receipt. Light sensitive. Warning: Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases. Meets or exceeds USP Specifications
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