Methyl Salicylate
- Basic Information
| Product Name | Methyl Salicylate |
| CAS Registry No.: | 119-36-8 |
| EINECS No.: | 204-317-7 |
| Molecular Formula: | C8H8O3 |
| Molecular Weight: | 152.15 |
| Structural Formula: |
- Specification
| TEST | SPECIFICATION |
| Characters | Colorless or slightly yellow liquid with a special aroma |
| Solubility in 70% alcohol | Not more than slight cloudiness |
| Acidity | 0.1M NaOH not more than 0.45ml |
| Refractive index | 1.535-1.538 |
| Specific gravity | 1.180-1.186 |
| Phenol | 200-300ppm |
| Assay | ContainsC8H8O399.0%-100.5% |
- Application
Methyl Salicylate is an organic ester widely used as flavoring agent or fragrance in food production. As a flavoring agent, Methyl Salicylate can be used in a wide variety of industries including: food production, beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and various other industries.
Methyl Salicylate in Food Production
Methyl Salicylate is widely used as flavor enhancer in food production.
As flavor enhancer: in gum and candy to enhance aroma.
Methyl Salicylate in Beverage
Methyl Salicylate is widely used as flavor enhancer in beverage.
As flavor enhancer: in soft drinks to enhance aroma.
Methyl Salicylate in Pharmaceutical
Methyl Salicylate is widely used as intermediate, aroma enhancer in Pharmaceutical.
As intermediate: in medicine manufacturing.
As aroma enhancer: in Oral drugs and paints to enhance aroma.
Methyl Salicylate in Cosmetics
Methyl Salicylate is widely used as aroma enhancer in Cosmetics.
As aroma enhancer: in cosmetic and personal care product to enhance aroma.
Methyl Salicylate in Agriculture/Animal Feed
Not enough is known about application of Methyl Salicylate in Agriculture/Animal Feed.
Methyl Salicylate in Other Industries
Not enough is known about application of Methyl Salicylate in other industries.
- Packing
Standard packaging includes the following:
25kg or 220kg per bottle. Other package sizes are available upon request.
- Storage
Store in a well-ventilated, cool, dry area, out of direct sunlight. Keep containers tightly closed when not in use.
- Period of Validity
36 months