Cat Number: INT68917500

18-methyl-3-methoxy-2,5(10)-estradiene-17-ol

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CAS Number

68917-50-0

Synonyms

methyl salicylate
Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate
Analgit
Gaultheriaoel

Description

Methyl salicylate is a benzoate ester that is the methyl ester of salicylic acid. It has a role as a flavouring agent, a metabolite and an insect attractant. It is a benzoate ester, a member of salicylates and a methyl ester. It is functionally related to a salicylic acid.

Molecular Weight

152.15

Molecular Formula

C8H8O3

EINECS

204-317-7

SMILES

COC(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1O

Appearance

colorless yellowish or reddish liquid with odor of wintergreen

Boiling Point

220-224