Methyl Salicylate

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf chemical compound
gptkbp:appearance Colorless to pale yellow liquid
gptkbp:application Used in traditional medicine
Used in herbal remedies
Used in beverages
Used in candies
Used in aromatherapy products
Used in bath products
Used in chewing gum
Used in flavoring food products
Used in homeopathic remedies
Used in liniments
Used in massage oils
Used in muscle pain relief products
Used in muscle rubs
Used in oral care products
Used in perfumes
Used in sports creams
Used in topical analgesic creams
Used in topical patches
Used in veterinary products
gptkbp:aroma Wintergreen scent
gptkbp:championshipsWon 204-317-7
gptkbp:chemicalFormula C8H8O3
gptkbp:composedOf From salicylic acid and methanol
gptkbp:decommissioningDate Decomposes upon exposure to strong oxidizers
gptkbp:dissolved Soluble in alcohol and ether
gptkbp:distribution 1.174 g/cm³
gptkbp:driveType 110 °C
gptkbp:enginePower 13.3
gptkbp:financial_aid Stable under normal conditions
gptkbp:hasFacilities 152.15 g/mol
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Methyl Salicylate
gptkbp:iceClass -8 °C
222 °C
gptkbp:isATypeOf 119-36-8
gptkbp:isFiledIn 1.537
gptkbp:market Available as oil or in ointments
gptkbp:origin Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate
gptkbp:produces Produced by esterification process
gptkbp:regulatoryCompliance Analgesic
Anti-inflammatory agent
Counterirritant
Regulated in cosmetics
GRAS_(Generally_Recognized_As_Safe)_for_food_use
gptkbp:relatedPatent Aspirin
Salicylic acid
Phenyl salicylate
gptkbp:safety Can cause skin irritation
Toxic if ingested in large amounts
gptkbp:safetyFeatures Available from manufacturers
gptkbp:storage Store in a cool, dry place
gptkbp:uses Fragrance
Flavoring agent
Topical analgesic