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W274518

Methyl salicylate

≥98%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

2-Hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester, Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, Oil of wintergreen, Wintergreen oil

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Linear Formula:
2-(HO)C6H4CO2CH3
CAS Number:
119-36-8
Molecular Weight:
152.15
FEMA Number:
2745
Council of Europe no.:
433
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901303
Flavis number:
9.749
EC Number:
204-317-7
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
MFCD00002214
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
971516
Organoleptic:
spicy; minty; cooling; sweet; wintergreen
Grade:
FG, Halal, Kosher
Biological source:
synthetic
Agency:
meets purity specifications of JECFA
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

300, 400

grade

FG, Halal, Kosher

agency

meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002, FCC, FDA 21 CFR 117, FDA 21 CFR 175.105

vapor density

5.26 (vs air)

vapor pressure

1 mmHg ( 54 °C)

assay

≥98%

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

847 °F

refractive index

n20/D 1.536 (lit.)

bp

222 °C (lit.)

mp

−8-−7 °C (lit.)

density

1.174 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

organoleptic

spicy; minty; cooling; sweet; wintergreen

SMILES string

COC(=O)c1ccccc1O

InChI

1S/C8H8O3/c1-11-8(10)6-4-2-3-5-7(6)9/h2-5,9H,1H3

InChI key

OSWPMRLSEDHDFF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Methyl salicylate is one of the main volatile flavor components in tomatoes, sapodilla and unburned tobacco.

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 3 - Eye Dam. 1 - Repr. 2 - Skin Sens. 1B

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 2

flash_point_f

204.8 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

96 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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SHBL6414
SHBN4099
SHBN4064
STBK1752
STBJ8136

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Volatile flavor components of sapodilla fruit (Achras sapota L).
MacLeod AJ & Gonzales de Troconis N.
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 30(3), 515-517 (1982)
Matthes Kenning et al.
Zoological letters, 5, 3-3 (2019-01-19)
In the context of evolutionary arthopodial transformations, centipede ultimate legs exhibit a plethora of morphological modifications and behavioral adaptations. Many species possess significantly elongated, thickened, or pincer-like ultimate legs. They are frequently sexually dimorphic, indicating a role in courtship and
Quantitation of ten flavor compounds in unburned tobacco products.
Lisko JG, et al.
Analytical Methods : Advancing Methods and Applications, 6(13), 4698-4704 (2014)
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Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
W274518-1KG-K04061837545719
W274518-5KG-K04061837545726
W274518-10KG-K04061837545702
W274518-SAMPLE-K04061837516306