Methyl salicylate

SKU: orb1226836

Description

Methyl salicylate (oil of wintergreen or wintergreen oil) is an organic ester naturally produced by many species of plants, particularly wintergreens. It is also synthetically produced, used as a fragrance, in foods and beverages, and in liniments.(In Vitro):Methyl Salicylate is a systemic acquired resistance signal in tobacco. It (0-1 mg/L) esterases activity of salicylic acid–binding protein 2 (SABP2), which converts MeSA into salicylic acid (SA), is required for SAR signal perception in systemic tissue.

Research Area

Pharmacology & Drug Discovery

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 119-36-8
• MW: 152.15
• Purity: >98% (HPLC)
• Formula: C₈H₈O₃
• SMILES: O=C(OC)C1=CC=CC=C1O
• Target: Others
• Solubility: Soluble in Ethanol, slightly soluble in Water

Storage & Handling

• Storage: Storage temperature: -20°C. Stability: ≥ 2 years
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

Methyl salicylate | Betula | Gaultheria oil | NSC 8204

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