I. Chemical name: Methyl o-hydroxybenzoate
Synonyms: Oil of wintergreen, methyl salicylate
II. Form:
Colorless or light yellow oily liquid
Melting point-8.6??, boiling point 223.6??
Relative density 1.1738, refractive index 1.5369
It is miscible with ethanol and glacial acetic acid, soluble in ether and chloroform, slightly soluble in water
III. Specifications: BP98/USP24/26
Appearance: Colorless or light yellow liquid
Content: ??99.0-100.5%
Acidity: ml "0.1mol/L NaOH"/5.0g sample ??0.4
Relative density: 1.180--1.186
Refractive index: 1.535-1.538
Heavy metals: ??0.002% (20ppm)
Solubility: the product is mixed and dissolved in ethanol
IV. Application:
This product is used as a perfume in oral medicine and pharmaceutical preparations, and also used as a solvent and intermediate for the manufacture of pesticides, spices, coatings, cosmetics, inks and fiber dyeing aids.
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Safety informationHazard Codes: XnRisk Statements: 22-36/37/38Safety Statements: 26-36