Methyl salicylate
INCI: Methyl salicylate
Category: Warming agent
Trade name: Methyl salicylate
CAS number: 119-36-8
1. Description
Methyl salicylate is extracted from essential oil of Wintergreen oil, Ylang ylang oil, and Acacia oil. Has wintergreen character floral and fruity. Methyl salicylate is mainly used in formulations for its topical analgesic effect. Formulated as an ointment, often in association with menthol, it provides temporary pain relief where applied (muscles, articulations,...) helping in relieving pain from muscle aches, arthritis, etc.
2. Composition
Methyl salicylate
Cas: 119-36-8
3. Characteristics
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Specifications |
Typical value for guidance |
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Appearance |
Colorless or pale yellow liquid with aromatic ordour |
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Assay |
99.0 - 100.5% |
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Phenol content |
Max. 400 ppm |
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Acidity (0.1N NaOH)/5.0g |
Max. 0.4 ml |
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Relative Density |
1.180 - 1.185 |
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Solubility |
Complete & Clear 1:7 ml of 70% Ethanol & 2:10 ml 96% ethanol, soluble in organic solvents |
4. Example of use
- Function
- Warming-Up Agent
- Denaturant
- Flavouring
- Oral Care
Dosage
Sport-massage products: 1- 9% (in the European market) - Flavouring agent : 0.0001% to 0.6%
- Flavouring agent in toothpastes up till 1%
- Skin creams: 1%
- Mouth water: 0.05%
- Not allowed in products near the eyes.
- Application
- Used in the fragrance formulation, especially in fragrance of tuberose and chypre, and in soaps.
- Used in flavor formulation, especially in the flavor of strawberry, vanilla, and grape.
- Used as food additive of soft drinks.
- Used as an antiseptic in mouthwash solutions.
- Used as raw material for printing ink and medicine.
5. Packaging and storage
- Keep tightly closed, and store in a cool dry place.
- Please refer to the Materials Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for the handling methods
- Shelf life: 3 years
