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Methyl salicylate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: A10578.36
500 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Methyl salicylate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: A10578.36
500 g, Each
Quantity
Catalog number: A10578.36
also known as A10578-36
Price (EUR)
34,38 Online price
38,20
Each
Quantity
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS
119-36-8
IUPAC Name
methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate
Molecular Formula
C8H8O3
InChI Key
OSWPMRLSEDHDFF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
COC(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1O
Specifications
Specification SheetRefractive Index
1.5335-1.5375 @ 20?C
Appearance (Color)
Clear colorless to pale yellow
Identification (FTIR)
Conforms
Assay (GC)
≥97.5%
Form
Liquid
Description
Methyl salicylate is used as a flavoring agent and providing fragrance to products like chewing gum and mints. It acts as an anticoagulant by interruption of the vitamin K1-epoxide cycle. It is also used in high concentrations as a rubefacient to treat joint, muscular pain and acute pain. It is utilized as an anti-herbivore defense system in various plants. It is used as a transfer agent to get a manual copy of an image on a surface and to clear plant or animal tissue samples to be used for microscopy.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Applications
Methyl salicylate is used as a flavoring agent and providing fragrance to products like chewing gum and mints. It acts as an anticoagulant by interruption of the vitamin K1-epoxide cycle. It is also used in high concentrations as a rubefacient to treat joint, muscular pain and acute pain. It is utilized as an anti-herbivore defense system in various plants. It is used as a transfer agent to get a manual copy of an image on a surface and to clear plant or animal tissue samples to be used for microscopy.
Solubility
Miscible with water, chloroform, ethanol, methonol and ether.
Notes
Light sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.
Methyl salicylate is used as a flavoring agent and providing fragrance to products like chewing gum and mints. It acts as an anticoagulant by interruption of the vitamin K1-epoxide cycle. It is also used in high concentrations as a rubefacient to treat joint, muscular pain and acute pain. It is utilized as an anti-herbivore defense system in various plants. It is used as a transfer agent to get a manual copy of an image on a surface and to clear plant or animal tissue samples to be used for microscopy.
Solubility
Miscible with water, chloroform, ethanol, methonol and ether.
Notes
Light sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.
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Safety and Handling
Classification of the substance or mixture
CLP classification - Regulation(EC) No 1272/2008
Acute oral toxicity
Category 4
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation
Category 1
Skin Sensitization
Category 1
Skin Sensitization
Sub-category 1B
Reproductive Toxicity
Category 2
Chronic aquatic toxicity
Category 3
Label Elements
Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
H302 - Harmful if swallowed
H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction
H318 - Causes serious eye damage
H361d - Suspected of damaging the unborn child
H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary Statements
P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting
P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water
P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician