Description

Methyl Salicylate is an organic ester widely recognized for its characteristic wintergreen aroma and warming sensation. This versatile compound is a key intermediate and active ingredient across multiple high-value industrial sectors. It is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, flavor & fragrance, and personal care industries seeking reliable, high-purity raw materials. Global procurement teams source this product for its consistent quality and critical role in formulation chemistry.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A primary source of wintergreen and root beer flavor notes in food, beverages, chewing gum, and oral care products.
• Pharmaceuticals & Topical Analgesics: Used as a counter-irritant and active ingredient in liniments, creams, ointments, and patches for muscle and joint pain relief.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Employed as a fragrance component and warming agent in lotions, massage oils, and cosmetic formulations.
• Industrial Applications: Functions as a solvent, dye carrier, and intermediate in the synthesis of other organic compounds and agrochemicals.
• Aromatherapy & Wellness Products: Incorporated into essential oil blends, diffuser oils, and wellness products for its characteristic scent and perceived therapeutic benefits.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl Salicylate
CAS No.	8024-54-2
Molecular Formula	C8H8O3
Molecular Weight	152.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Wintergreen Oil (synthetic); Methyl 2-Hydroxybenzoate; Salicylic Acid Methyl Ester; Betula Oil; Sweet Birch Oil (synthetic); Teaberry Oil; 2-(Methoxycarbonyl)phenol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl Salicylate is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We offer grades suitable for various applications, including FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) for flavor use and technical grades for industrial applications. Every batch is verified for identity, purity, and key physical parameters. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results are available upon request to ensure full traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor	Characteristic wintergreen odor
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.535 - 1.538
Specific Gravity (25°C/25°C)	1.180 - 1.185
Acidity (as Salicylic Acid)	≤ 0.05%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.