Methyl salicylate PurReagent, >=95.0%

PurReagent


Properties

Vapour pressure 1 mmHg ( 54 °C)
Water Solubility 0.625 g/l (30 °C)
Autoignition temp. 847 °F
Assay Purity >=95%
Refractive index n20/D 1.536 (lit.)
B pt. 222 °C (lit.)
M pt. -8 to -7 °C (lit.)
Density 1.174 g/cm3 (25 °C)
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H302,H317,H318,H361d,H412
Precautionary Statement  P273 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P308 + P313
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 29182390
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 10 - Combustible liquids
UN Number NA

Description

Application
Used in pain relief creams balms and liniments. Common as a flavoring and fragrance agent in food toothpaste and cosmetics. Used in pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulations. Applied as an analytical reference compound in laboratories.

Purpose
Used as a standard compound for identification and quantification. Helps in assay impurity profiling and stability testing. Analyzed in pharmaceutical herbal and cosmetic products during quality control.

General Description
Methyl salicylate is an organic ester naturally found in wintergreen plants and commonly used for its characteristic minty odor and analgesic properties. Chemical type- Organic ester.Odor Strong minty or wintergreen smell. Slightly soluble in water soluble in alcohol and organic solvents.