Description / Application
Methyl salicylate is a benzoate ester that is the methyl ester of salicylic acid. It has a role as an insect attractant, a metabolite and a flavouring agent. It is a methyl ester, a member of salicylates and a benzoate ester. It is functionally related to a salicylic acid.
Identities
| Alternative Name | Wintergreen oil |
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| Molecular Formula | C8H8O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 152.15 |
| MFCD | MFCD00002214 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H302;H402 |
| Precautionary Statements | P264;P270;P273;P301+P312;P330;P501 |