Methyl Salicylate

Methyl salicylate is an organic compound that belongs to the class of salicylates. It is also known as wintergreen oil, which is a naturally occurring compound obtained from the leaves of wintergreen plants. It has a sweet and minty aroma and is commonly used as a flavoring agent in various food products, as well as in the fragrance industry.

Synonyms: Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, Wintergreen oil, Gaultheria oil, Betula oil

Botanical sources: Methyl salicylate is primarily found in the leaves of the wintergreen plant (Gaultheria procumbens), as well as in the bark of the sweet birch tree (Betula lenta) and the leaves of the meadowsweet plant (Filipendula ulmaria).

Chemical composition: The chemical formula of methyl salicylate is C8H8O3. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a melting point of -8.6 °C and a boiling point of 223 °C. Methyl salicylate is a natural ester that is formed by the combination of salicylic acid and methanol.

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