Methyl Salicylate

C₈H₈O₃

IUPAC: Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate

CAS: 119-36-8

अवलोकन

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.

संरचना

तत्व प्रतीक परमाणु परमाणु द्रव्यमान
Hydrogen H 8 1.0080
Carbon C 8 12.0110
Oxygen O 3 15.9990

मूलीय संरचना

C
63.2%
O
31.5%

उपयोग

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

रोचक तथ्य

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

सुरक्षा

  • ⚠ Toxic in large doses
  • ⚠ Skin irritant

Structure

SMILES

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

गुण

प्रकार
organic
अवस्था
liquid
मोलर द्रव्यमान
152.15 g/mol
घनत्व
1.1740 g/cm³
गलनांक
-8.6 °C
क्वथनांक
222.0 °C
घुलनशीलता
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

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).