Methyl Salicylate

C₈H₈O₃

IUPAC: Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate

CAS: 119-36-8

Übersicht

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.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Hydrogen H 8 1,0080
Carbon C 8 12,0110
Oxygen O 3 15,9990

Elementare Zusammensetzung

H
Hydrogen ×8
5,3%
C
Carbon ×8
63,2%
O
Oxygen ×3
31,5%

Verwendung

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

Wissenswertes

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

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Toxic in large doses
  • ⚠ Skin irritant

Structure

SMILES

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

Eigenschaften

Typ
organic
Zustand
liquid
Molmasse
152,15 g/mol
Dichte
1,1740 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
-8,6 °C
Siedepunkt
222,0 °C
Löslichkeit
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

Verwandte Verbindungen

Caffeine

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Asparagine

C₄H₈N₂O₃

Bisphenol A Diglycidyl Ether

C₂₁H₂₄O₄

Dimethyl Carbonate

C₃H₆O₃

Dopamine

C₈H₁₁NO₂

Bromothymol Blue

C₂₇H₂₈Br₂O₅S

Butane

C₄H₁₀

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).