Methyl Salicylate

C₈H₈O₃

IUPAC: Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate

CAS: 119-36-8

概述

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.

组成

元素 符号 原子 原子质量
Hydrogen H 8 1.0080
Carbon C 8 12.0110
Oxygen O 3 15.9990

元素组成

C
63.2%
O
31.5%

用途

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

趣味知识

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

安全性

  • ⚠ Toxic in large doses
  • ⚠ Skin irritant

Structure

SMILES

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

属性

类型
organic
状态
liquid
摩尔质量
152.15 g/mol
密度
1.1740 g/cm³
熔点
-8.6 °C
沸点
222.0 °C
溶解度
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).