Methyl Salicylate

C₈H₈O₃

IUPAC: Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate

CAS: 119-36-8

Tổng quan

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.

Thành phần

Nguyên tố Ký hiệu Nguyên tử Khối lượng nguyên tử
Hydrogen H 8 1,0080
Carbon C 8 12,0110
Oxygen O 3 15,9990

Thành phần nguyên tố

C
63,2%
O
31,5%

Công dụng

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

Sự thật thú vị

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

An toàn

  • ⚠ Toxic in large doses
  • ⚠ Skin irritant

Structure

SMILES

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

Tính chất

Loại
organic
Trạng thái
liquid
Khối lượng mol
152,15 g/mol
Mật độ
1,1740 g/cm³
Điểm nóng chảy
-8,6 °C
Điểm sôi
222,0 °C
Độ hòa tan
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).