Methyl Salicylate

C₈H₈O₃

IUPAC: Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate

CAS: 119-36-8

Overview

Methyl salicylate, or oil of wintergreen, is a naturally occurring ester with a distinctive minty-sweet scent. It is used in topical pain relief products.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 8 1.0080
Carbon C 8 12.0110
Oxygen O 3 15.9990

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×8
5.3%
C
Carbon ×8
63.2%
O
Oxygen ×3
31.5%

Uses

  • • Pain relief liniment
  • • Flavoring agent
  • • Fragrance
  • • Insect repellent

Fun Facts

  • ✦ One teaspoon of oil of wintergreen contains the equivalent of about 21 aspirin tablets

Safety

  • ⚠ Toxic in large doses
  • ⚠ Skin irritant

Structure

SMILES

COC(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1O

Properties

Type
organic
State
liquid
Molar Mass
152.15 g/mol
Density
1.1740 g/cm³
Melting Point
-8.6 °C
Boiling Point
222.0 °C
Solubility
6.4 g/L at 21°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
152.0473
XLogP
2.3
TPSA
46.5 Ų
H-Bond Donors
1
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
2
Heavy Atoms
11
Complexity
144.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Methyl Salicylate?
Methyl Salicylate (C₈H₈O₃) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate.
What is the molecular weight of Methyl Salicylate?
Methyl Salicylate has a molar mass of 152.15 g/mol.
What state is Methyl Salicylate at room temperature?
Methyl Salicylate is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Methyl Salicylate organic or inorganic?
Methyl Salicylate is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Methyl Salicylate?
Methyl Salicylate (C₈H₈O₃) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).