Methyl Salicylate PurReagent, >=99.0%

PurReagent


Properties

Vapour pressure 1 mmHg ( 54 °C)
Water Solubility 0.625 g/l (30 °C)
Autoignition temp. 847 °F
Assay Purity >=99%
Refractive index n20/D 1.536 (lit.)
B pt. 222 °C
M pt. -8 to -7 °C (lit.)
Density 1.174 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
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
Active ingredient in topical pain relief creams and ointments. Flavoring agent in foods candies and oral care products. Fragrance ingredient in cosmetics and perfumes. Pharmaceutical and medicinal formulations. Laboratory reagent and organic synthesis. Aromatherapy and massage oils. Industrial and chemical manufacturing processes.

Purpose
Its main purpose is to provide topical pain relief flavoring fragrance and chemical functionality in pharmaceutical and industrial products.

General Description
It is a characteristic minty odor and the chemical formula C8H8O3. It occurs naturally in some plants and is also produced synthetically. Methyl salicylate is slightly soluble in water but readily soluble in alcohol and organic solvents.