Methyl Salicylate

1. Introduction of Methyl salicylate
Methyl salicylate is colorless or light pale yellow liquid with Characteristic odor. The IUPAC Name of it is methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate.

2. Properties of Methyl salicylate
Index of Refraction: 1.547
Molar Refractivity: 39.9 cm3
Molar Volume: 125.7 cm3
Polarizability: 15.82×10-24cm3
Surface Tension: 45.7 dyne/cm
Density: 1.209 g/cm3
Flash Point: 86.8 °C
Enthalpy of Vaporization: 47.71 kJ/mol 
Melting Point: -8 °C
Boiling Point: 222 °C at 760 mmHg
Vapour Pressure: 0.07 mmHg at 25°C 
Water Solubility: 0.07 g/100 mL (20 ºC) 
Stability: Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases. 

3. Safety Information of  Methyl salicylate

Hazard Codes: Xn
Risk Statements: 22-36/38-36/37/38 
R22:Harmful if swallowed. 
R36/38:Irritating to eyes and skin. 
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
Safety Statements: 26-36-24/25
S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. 
S36:Wear suitable protective clothing. 
S24/25:Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
RIDADR: 3082
WGK Germany: 1
RTECS: VO4725000
F: 8
HazardClass: 6.1(b)
PackingGroup: III
Hazardous Substances Data: 119-36-8(Hazardous Substances Data)

4. Preparation of Methyl salicylate
Methyl salicylate can be produced by esterifying salicylic acid with methanol. Commercial methyl salicylate is now synthesized, but in the past, it was commonly distilled from the twigs of Betula lenta (sweet birch) and Gaultheria procumbens.

5. Use of Methyl salicylate
Methyl salicylate is commonly used as spices of food, toothpaste and cosmetics.It  is also used to produce antalgesic drugs, pesticides, rubbing agent, ink, etc. Methyl Salicylate is used in flavoring for foods, candies, beverages and pharmaceuticals. It is used as a perfumery like magnolia, meadowsweet, root beer. It is also an odorant, perfume and ultraviolet absorber in cosmetics. This compound is used in medicine mainly for dephlogistication, analgesia. It is used in liniments and ointments for the relief of pain of lumbago, sciatica and rheumatics.

6. Packing and Storage of Methyl salicylate

Packing : in 25kg grey polyethylene plastic drum or in 220kgs iron drum with plastic liner. 

Storage: Stored at the place where is dry and cool. Kept in a wellclosed container. Keep away from sunlight.