Methyl Salicylate

Annual output: 2500 MT

Chemical name: Benzoic acid,2-hydroxy-Methyl ester Methyl Salicylate

Alias: Methyl salicylate, wintergreen oil.

Molecular formula: C₈H₈O₃

CAS: 119-36-8

Molecular weight: 152.1

HS Code: 29182300

Structure formula:

 

Quality Standard: BP/USP/EP/JP

Physical and Chemical Properties: Colorless or light pale yellow liquid with the odor of leaves of ilex,soluble in alcohol,ether,slightly soluble in water,easy to change color in the air.

Specification:

Content: 99.0-100.5%

Specific gravity: 1.180-1.186(20^oC)

Refractive index: 1.535-1.538

Acidity: 5.0g sample in 50ml alcohl, not more than 0.4ml in 0.1M NaOH.

Usage: Irritate medicine for dephlogistication,and analgesia,partially used in joint and muscle pain and often used as ointment to cure rheumatism.

Packing: Packing in red and blue polyethylene pail or aluminum-made pail. Net weight:25kg or 220kg.

Storage: Sealed in lightproof containers in dry and shade place.