Methyl Salicylate BP93

BP98/USP24/26
Appearance:Colourless liquid
Content: 99.0-100.5%
CAS NO.
119-36-8

Chemical formula

Molecular Formula
C
8
H
8
O
3
Chemical Name
methyl o-Hydroxybenzoate
Other Name
Winter Green Oil
Description
Colourless or light yellow oily liquid, Melting Point-8.6°C,boiling point 223.6°C, relative density 1.1738, refractive index 1.5369, easily soluble in alcohol, acetic acid, soluble in ether, chloroform, slightly soluble in water.
Standard
BP98/USP24/26
Appearance:Colourless liquid
Content: 99.0-100.5%
Acidity:ml[0.1mol/LNaOH]/5.0g≤0.4
Relative Density:1.180-1.186
Refractive index:1.535-1.538
Heavy metals:≤0.002%(20PPm)
Solubility:2ml product can entirely dissolve in 10ml alcohol (96%)
Uses
Intermediates of medicine. Also can be used as solvent and intermediate, widly used to manufacture insecticide, perfume, coating, cosmetics, printing ink, etc.
Packing
in 25kg grey polyethylene plastic drum or in 200kgs, 220kgs, 230kgs iron drum with plastic liner.
Storage
Stored at the place where is dry and cool. Kept in a wellclosed container. Keep away from sunlight.