Methyl salicylate is a benzoate ester that is the methyl ester of salicylic acid. It has a role as a flavouring agent, a metabolite and an insect attractant.
CAS No. :
119-36-8EINECS :
204-317-7Package :
25kg/drumBrand :
TOPINCHEM®Formula :
C8H8O3Minimum Order :
1000KGItem :
Methyl SalicylateWholesale Methyl Salicylate CAS 119-36-8
Description
Pharma Grade Methyl Salicylate is irritate medicine for dephlogistication, and analgesia, partially used in joint and muscle pain and often used as ointment to cure rheumatism. It is ingredient for pesticides and fungicides.
Items of Test | Specifications | Result of Test |
characters | Colorless or slightly yellow liquid | Complies |
Solubility in 70% alcohol | Not more than slight cloudiness | The solution is clear |
Identification A | Sample infrared absorption spectropho-tometry complies with methyl salicylate CRS | Complies |
Specific gravity | 1.180-1.185 | 1.182 |
Angular rotation | Is optically inactive | Is optically inactive |
Refractive index | 1.535-1.538(20ºC) | 1.5369 |
Heavy metal | ≤20ppm | <20ppm |
Residual solvents | Methanol ≤5000ppm | <5000ppm |
Assay | Contains C8H8O3 98.0%-100.5% | 99.20% |
Conclusion | It conforms to USP 37 standard. |
Application
Methyl salicylate liquid is an ester of salicylic acid that functions in personal care and cosmetic formulations as a denaturant, external analgesic, flavoring agent, and fragrance ingredient with perfuming and soothing qualities. It can be used as an anti-inflammatory agent in topical pain relief creams for muscles and joints. It appears as a colorless or slightly yellow liquid with a characteristic and aromatic strong persistent odor.