Methyl Salicylate

CAS No.: 119-36-8
Molecular Formula: C8H8O3
Chemical Name: Methyl O-Hydroxybenzoate
Other Name: Winter Green Oil
Description: Colorless or Light yellow oily liquid, Melting Point-8.6 C, boiling point 223.6 C, relative density 1.1738, refractive index 1.5369, easily soluble in alcohol, acetic acid, soluble in ether, chloroform, slightly soluble in water
Standard: USP/BP/EP/JP
Appearance: Colorless Liquid
Content: 99.0-100.5 %
Acidity: Ml[0.1 mol/L NaOH]/5.0g <= 0.4
Relative Density: 1.180-1.186
Refractive index: 1.535-1.538
Heavy metals: 0.002% (20ppm) max
Solubility: 2ml product can entirely dissolve in 10 ml alcohol(96 %)
Uses: It can offer effects of anti-inflammation and pain-ease. It can be used in joint/muscle pain-ease plaster, tincture and oil agent. It can be used as solvent and intermediate pf insecticide, bactericide, Polish agent, anti-copper agent, flavor, food, cosmetics, toothpaste, coating, ink, and fiber mordant
Packing: In 25 kg or 250 kg grey polyethylene plastic drum
Storage: Stored at the place where is dry and cool. Kept in a well closed container. Keep away from sunlight.