119-36-8 | Methyl salicylate

Packsize	Purity	Availability	Price	Discounted Price
25g	98%	in stock	$13.00	$9.00
1000g	98%	in stock	$26.00	$18.00
250kg	98%	in stock	$6,134.00	$4,294.00

Description

• Catalog Number: AB76149
• Chemical Name: Methyl salicylate
• CAS Number: 119-36-8
• Molecular Formula: C8H8O3
• Molecular Weight: 152.1473
• MDL Number: MFCD00002214
• SMILES: COC(=O)c1ccccc1O
• NSC Number: 8204

Computed Properties

• Complexity: 144
• Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1
• Heavy Atom Count: 11
• Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 3
• Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 1
• Rotatable Bond Count: 2
• XLogP3: 2.3

Upstream Synthesis Route

Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, also known as methyl salicylate, is commonly used in chemical synthesis as a key intermediate in the production of various compounds. This ester serves as a versatile building block in organic chemistry, particularly in the synthesis of fragrances, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals. Its hydroxyl and ester groups make it a valuable component in the creation of esters, ethers, and carboxylic acids through various chemical reactions. Additionally, methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate can undergo esterification, saponification, and other transformations to yield a wide range of derivatives with diverse applications in the chemical industry.