Methyl salicylate

Also known as: Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, Oil of wintergreen, Wintergreen oil, Salicylic acid methyl ester, 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester, Methyl o-hydroxybenzoate, 2-Carbomethoxyphenol, Gaultherin, Sweet birch oil, Betula oil

Methyl salicylate (CAS 119-36-8) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C8H8O3 and a molecular weight of 152.147 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of -8 °C, a boiling point of 222.0±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 86.8±12.6 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H302 — Harmful if swallowed. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 119-36-8
Jingsj CID: J-47472-6
Molecular Formula: C₈H₈O₃
Molecular Weight: 152.147 g/mol
Category: Organic Acids
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point	-8 °C
Boiling Point	222.0±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density	1.2±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point	86.8±12.6 °C
Exact Mass	152.047348
PSA	46.53000
LogP	2.23
Additional Property	5.26 (vs air)
Vapor Pressure	0.1±0.4 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index	1.547
Additional Property	0.07 g/100 mL (20 ºC)

GHS Safety & Compliance

IrritantSignal word: Warning

H302 — Harmful if swallowed

Activity & Biological Data

Additional Information	[1]. Greene T, et al. A critical review of the literature to conduct a toxicity assessment for oral exposure to methyl salicylate. Crit Rev Toxicol. 2017 Feb;47(2):98-120. [2]. Park SW, et al. Methyl salicylate is a critical mobile signal for plant systemic acquired resistance. Science. 2007 Oct 5;318(5847):113-6. [3]. Lapczynski A, et al. Fragrance material review on methyl salicylate. Food Chem Toxicol. 2007;45 Suppl 1:S428-52. [4]. Xin W, et al. Methyl salicylate lactoside inhibits inflammatory response of fibroblast-like synoviocytes and joint destruction in collagen-induced arthritis in mice. Br J Pharmacol. 2014 Jul;171(14):3526-38.

Additional Information

[1]. Greene T, et al. A critical review of the literature to conduct a toxicity assessment for oral exposure to methyl salicylate. Crit Rev Toxicol. 2017 Feb;47(2):98-120. [2]. Park SW, et al. Methyl salicylate is a critical mobile signal for plant systemic acquired resistance. Science. 2007 Oct 5;318(5847):113-6. [3]. Lapczynski A, et al. Fragrance material review on methyl salicylate. Food Chem Toxicol. 2007;45 Suppl 1:S428-52. [4]. Xin W, et al. Methyl salicylate lactoside inhibits inflammatory response of fibroblast-like synoviocytes and joint destruction in collagen-induced arthritis in mice. Br J Pharmacol. 2014 Jul;171(14):3526-38.

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code	2918230000
Summary	2918230000 other esters of salicylic acid and their salts VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:none MFN tariff:6.5% General tariff:30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Methyl salicylate?

The CAS number of Methyl salicylate is 119-36-8.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methyl salicylate?

Methyl salicylate has molecular formula C8H8O3 and molecular weight 152.147 g/mol.

Is Methyl salicylate hazardous?

Methyl salicylate has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H302 — Harmful if swallowed.

What are the upstream and downstream products of Methyl salicylate?

For Methyl salicylate, Upstream Products: Methanol, Salicylic acid, Methyl 2-methoxybenzoate; Downstream Products: Methyl 2-methoxybenzoate, Methyl 5-chloro-2-hydroxybenzoate, N-Isopropylsalicylamide.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

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