Specifications
CAS No. | 119-36-8 |
EINECS No. | 204-317-7 |
Form | Liquid |
Grade Standard | Reagent Grade, Technical Grade, Analytical Grade, Bio-Tech Grade |
Purity | 99% |
Formula | C8H8O3 |
Melting Point | 8 °C |
It is the methyl ester of salicylic acid. It is a colorless, viscous liquidwith a sweet odor. It is produced by many species of plants, particularly wintergreens. It is also synthetically produced, used as a fragrance, in foods and beverages, and in liniments.