Methyl salicylate

Independent reference data for Methyl salicylate (CAS 119-36-8), compiled from public chemistry databases.

Registry identifiers across databases

Computed descriptors

Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

CIR ingredient: Methyl SalicylateUsed as food flavor (restricted by FDA); [Hawley] Used as flavor, UV-absorber in sunscreens, fragrance, solvent (insecticides, polishes, and inks), antiseptic in oral hygiene products, dye carrier, UV light stabilizer in acrylic resins, and topical analgesic in human and veterinary medicine; [HSDB]

Synonyms and trade names

methyl salicylate; Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate; 119-36-8; Analgit; Flucarmit; Exagien; Betula; 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester; Gaultheriaoel; Wintergruenoel; 2-Carbomethoxyphenol; Methyl o-hydroxybenzoate; methylsalicylate; 2-(Methoxycarbonyl)phenol; Salicylic acid, methyl ester; Anthrapole ND

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Almond, Caramel, Peppermint, Sharp
GHS notification summary	0.3% (6 / 2210)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	0.3% (6 / 2210)
Reported hazard statements	H302, H317, H412, H319 (91.1%), H314, H318

H302: Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]

H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]

What the public record says

Methyl salicylate is identified by CAS 119-36-8, molecular formula C8H8O3 and molecular weight 152.05 g/mol. UNII LAV5U5022Y; ChEBI 31832; InChIKey OSWPMRLSEDHDFF-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Boiling Point: 432 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992); Boiling Point: 220-224; Boiling Point: 220-224 °C.

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.