Methyl Salicylate | 119-36-8

Description :

Overview of Methyl Salicylate

Methyl Salicylate is a colorless to pale-yellow liquid known for its sweet, minty wintergreen aroma with light balsamic notes. It is the methyl ester of salicylic acid and is valued for its stability, purity, and versatile performance across pharmaceutical, flavor, fragrance, and industrial applications.
Its refreshing aroma and functional properties make it essential in topical formulations, oral care, perfumes, flavors, and specialized chemical synthesis.

Applications of Methyl Salicylate

Pharmaceutical Applications

• Used in pain-relief creams, muscle rubs, and warming gels

• Acts as a topical counterirritant to improve blood flow

• Functions as a solvent and carrier for drug delivery

• Key intermediate for synthesizing salicylates and aspirin
  
  

Food & Flavoring Applications

• Provides sweet wintergreen, minty, and root-beer-like notes

• Used in gum, mints, beverages, and OTC medicines

• Supports strawberry, grape, walnut, spearmint, and spicy flavor blends
  
  

Fragrance & Cosmetic Applications

• Adds fresh minty aroma to soaps, detergents, and cleansers

• Used in personal care products for balsamic, aromatic depth

• Helps mask unpleasant odors in oral-care and topical products

• Offers mild fixative properties for minty and fresh accords
  
  

Industrial & Specialty Chemical Applications

• Acts as a solvent in chemical processes requiring aromatic esters

• Functions as an intermediate in chemical and pharmaceutical synthesis

• Used in medical research, tissue preparation, and analytical standards
  
  

Safety & Handling Guidelines

• Wear gloves, goggles, and protective clothing while handling

• Ensure good ventilation to avoid inhaling vapors

• Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat and oxidizers

• Keep containers tightly sealed to prevent contamination
  
  

Where to Buy Methyl Salicylate

Methyl Salicylate Manufacturer in India

ChemicalBull produces high-purity, nature-identical Methyl Salicylate for fragrance, flavor, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications, backed by strict quality standards.

Methyl Salicylate Distributor & Supplier

We offer secure packaging, fast delivery, and technical support for bulk and commercial requirements.

Methyl Salicylate MSDS

The Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is available upon request and provides:

• Safe handling guidelines

• Storage recommendations

• Hazard identification

• First-aid measures

• Chemical and physical properties
  
  

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What makes Methyl Salicylate unique?

   It's distinctive wintergreen aroma and dual use as a flavoring agent and analgesic.
   
   

2. What is its main pharmaceutical role?

   It functions as a topical counterirritant for muscle and joint pain relief.
   
   

3. Is it naturally occurring?

   Yes, found in Eastern teaberry and sweet birch.
   
   

4. Can it be used in food flavoring?

   Yes, at low regulated levels in gum, mint flavors, and root beer.
   
   

5. How can I get the MSDS?

   Contact ChemicalBull or request it directly through our website.