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Methyl Salicylate

Product ID M1979
Cas No. 119-36-8
Purity ≥98%
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250 ml $45.50 In stock
500 mL $77.90 In stock
1 L $127.10 In stock
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Description

Methyl salicylate can be found in Spiraea, Betula, and Gaultheria; it exhibits analgesic activity. Methyl salicylate is commercially used as an antiseptic, a wintergreen flavorant/tastant, and as a fragrance. In vitro, methyl salicylate displays both agonist and antagonist activity at transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1) channels. Metabolites of methyl salicylate exhibit anti-inflammatory and analgesic activities in vivo similar to those displayed by most non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

Product Info

Cas No.

119-36-8
Purity

≥98%
Formula

C8H8O3
Formula Wt.

152.15
Chemical Name

2-Hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester
IUPAC Name

methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate
Synonym

Wintergreen Oil, Betula Oil, Sweet Birch Oil
Melting Point

-8.6°C

Solubility

Sparingly soluble in water. Soluble in chloroform and ether.

Appearance

Clear, Colorless Liquid

Shipping and Storage

Store Temp

Ambient
Ship Temp

Ambient

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MSDS

M1979 MSDS PDF
Info Sheet

M1979 Info Sheet PDF
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TRP Channel Modulator Flyer

References

Tieman D, Zeigler M, Schmelz E, et al. Functional analysis of a tomato salicylic acid methyl transferase and its role in synthesis of the flavor volatile methyl salicylate. Plant J. 2010 Apr 1;62(1):113-23. PMID: 20070566.

Ohta T, Imagawa T, Ito S. Involvement of transient receptor potential vanilloid subtype 1 in analgesic action of methylsalicylate. Mol Pharmacol. 2009 Feb;75(2):307-17. PMID: 18987162.

James DG, Price TS. Field-testing of methyl salicylate for recruitment and retention of beneficial insects in grapes and hops. J Chem Ecol. 2004 Aug;30(8):1613-28. PMID: 15537163.

Mason L, Moore RA, Edwards JE, et al. Systematic review of efficacy of topical rubefacients containing salicylates for the treatment of acute and chronic pain. BMJ. 2004 Apr 24;328(7446):995. PMID: 15033879.

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