METHYL SALICYLATE_Ester & Derivatives_Basic Organic Chemicals_Chemicals_Products

CAS NO:119-36-8

Synonyms:2-hydroxylbenzoic acid methyl ester;Methyl salicylate, Gaultheria oil,Wintergreen oil

Structural Formula:

Molecular Formular:C8H8O3 Molecular weight:152.15

Physical and chemical properties:Colorless or light pale yellow liquid with odor of leaves of ilex.Specific gravity is 1.174.MP.-8~-7℃,B.P.223.3℃,F.P.101.1℃,and refractive index 1.5365 Sparingly soluble in alcohol,ether, slightly soluble in water, easy to change color in the air.

SPECIFICATION: ( Quality Standard:BP98/USP24 )

ITEM	Specification
	BP98	USP24
Appearance	Colorless or slightly yellow liquid	Colorless or slightly yellow liquid
Asay on dried basis(w/w),%	99.00~100.50	98.00~100.50

Specific gravity，25℃	1.180~1.186	1.180~1.185
Refractive index	1.536~1.538	1.535~1.538
Acidity	0.1MNaOH≤0.ml	0.1MNaOH≤0.ml
Heavy metals，ppm≤	20	20
Solubility	2ml sample is soluble in 10ml 96%alcohol clear0.1	1/7 70%alcohol the solution having not more than a slight cloudiness
Angular rotation		Not exteeding-1.5in a 100 mm tube
Phenol,ppm,≤		150

Usage: Irrigative medicine for dephlogistication and analgesia partially used in joint and muscle pain and often used as ointment to cure rheumatism.

Packing:Packing in gray and blue polyethylene,net weight 25kg or weight 220kg.

Storage:sealed in lightproof containers in dry and shade place.

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