Methyl salicylate
CAS 119-36-8
EC 204-317-7
Formula C8H8O3
MW 152.15 g/mol
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Description
Methyl salicylate (CAS 119-36-8), also known commercially as Analgit and Exagien, is a naturally occurring ester found in wintergreen oil and sweet birch. It belongs to the salicylate family and is registered under EC 204-317-7 with HS code 29182300.
In pharmaceutical topical formulations, methyl salicylate acts as a counterirritant by stimulating cutaneous receptors to mask deeper musculoskeletal pain. In cosmetic and personal care products, it functions as a UV absorber by capturing ultraviolet radiation and dissipating it as heat, protecting both the formulation and the skin. It also contributes fragrance and flavour profiles characteristic of wintergreen in oral care and food applications.
Methyl salicylate is available in cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and food-grade specifications, with quality benchmarks including Ph.Eur. and FCC standards. It is subject to REACH registration and relevant IFRA guidelines for fragrance use. Typical supply formats include drums and IBCs for bulk procurement.
In pharmaceutical topical formulations, methyl salicylate acts as a counterirritant by stimulating cutaneous receptors to mask deeper musculoskeletal pain. In cosmetic and personal care products, it functions as a UV absorber by capturing ultraviolet radiation and dissipating it as heat, protecting both the formulation and the skin. It also contributes fragrance and flavour profiles characteristic of wintergreen in oral care and food applications.
Methyl salicylate is available in cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and food-grade specifications, with quality benchmarks including Ph.Eur. and FCC standards. It is subject to REACH registration and relevant IFRA guidelines for fragrance use. Typical supply formats include drums and IBCs for bulk procurement.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | -8.6 °C |
| Boiling Point | 220-224 °C |
| Density | 1.184 g/cm³ @ Temp: 25 °C |
| Flash Point | 226 °F |
| Appearance | colourless liquid with an odour of wintergreen |
| Color | Clear colorless to pale yellow |
| Odor | at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. wintergreen mint |
| Form | Liquid |
| Water Solubility | 0.07 g/100 mL (20 ºC) |
| Vapor Pressure | 1 mm Hg ( 54 °C) |
| Refractive Index | n 20/D 1.536(lit.) |
| Log P | 2.55 |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Danger GHS07 GHS08 GHS05
H
H302H314H317H318H319H412
P
P203P260P261P264P270P272P273P280P316P317P318P321P330P363P405P501P264+P265P301+P317P302+P352P304+P340P333+P317P337+P317P362+P364P301+P330+P331P302+P361+P354P305+P351+P338P305+P354+P338
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29182300 |
| Storage Class | 10 - Combustible liquids |
| WGK (Germany) | 1 |
Other Names
Methyl 2-HydroxybenzoatemethylBetula oilTeaberry oilexagienAnalgitBirch-Me
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