Methyl salicylate

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s): 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate; Oil of wintergreen; Wintergreen oil

Empirical Formula: C₈H₈O₃

Formula Weight: 152.15

Linear Formula: 2-(HO)C₆H₄CO₂CH₃

MDL Number: MFCD00002214

Boiling Point: 222 °C(lit.)

Melting Point: −8-−7 °C(lit.)

Density: 1.174 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Refractive Index: n20/D 1.536(lit.)

Beilstein Registry Number: 971516