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Methyl salicylate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Methyl salicylate is used as a flavoring agent and providing fragrance to products like chewing gum and mints. It acts as an anticoagulant by interruption of the vitamin K1-epoxide cycle. It is also used in high concentrations as a rubefacient to treat joint, muscular pain and acute pain. It is utilized as an anti-herbivore defense system in various plants. It is used as a transfer agent to get a manual copy of an image on a surface and to clear plant or animal tissue samples to be used for microscopy.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Methyl salicylate is used as a flavoring agent and providing fragrance to products like chewing gum and mints. It acts as an anticoagulant by interruption of the vitamin K1-epoxide cycle. It is also used in high concentrations as a rubefacient to treat joint, muscular pain and acute pain. It is utilized as an anti-herbivore defense system in various plants. It is used as a transfer agent to get a manual copy of an image on a surface and to clear plant or animal tissue samples to be used for microscopy.
Solubility
Miscible with water, chloroform, ethanol, methonol and ether.
Notes
Light sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.
Specifications
Melting Point
-9°C
Density
1.18
Boiling Point
224°C
Flash Point
99°C (210°F)
Odor
Characteristic
Refractive Index
1.536
Quantity
500 g
Beilstein
971516
Merck Index
14,6120
Solubility Information
Miscible with water,chloroform,ethanol,methonol and ether.
Hazard Category
H302
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H302-H315-H319-H335
Harmful if swallowed.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement
P264b-P270-P301+P312-P330-P501c
EINECSNumber
204-317-7
RTECSNumber
VO4725000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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