Methyl Salicylate

Methyl Salicylate — Bulk Export Grade, Synthetic & Natural-Identical, from India CAS No. 119-36-8 · Molecular Formula: C₈H₈O₃ · Oil of Wintergreen · Purity: 99%+ 99%+ PurityGMP FacilityCOA & SDS ReadyPharma / Food / Tech GradeMOQ: 50 kg CAS Number 119-36-8 Molecular Formula C₈H₈O₃ Molecular Weight 152.15 g/mol EINECS 204-317-7 FEMA No. 2745 Methyl salicylate is one of those aroma chemicals that occupies an unusual position in the market — it is simultaneously a pharmaceutical active, a food flavouring agent, a fragrance ingredient, and an industrial chemical. That breadth of application makes it a steady-demand product regardless of which sector is experiencing a particular cycle. Oral care manufacturers need it for toothpaste and mouthwash formulations. Topical analgesic producers use it as a counter-irritant in muscle rub creams. The food and confectionery industry uses it to produce the characteristic wintergreen flavour in candy and chewing gum. And fragrance houses use it as a supporting note in certain floral, green, and medicinal compositions. Commonly called oil of wintergreen — though the commercial product is virtually always synthetic rather than extracted from actual Gaultheria plants — methyl salicylate is produced by the esterification of salicylic acid with methanol. The synthetic route produces a product that is chemically identical to the naturally-derived version and is far more economically and commercially practical at scale. At Zentish Exim, we supply methyl salicylate at 99%+ purity, with grade-specific documentation for pharmaceutical, food, and technical applications. The distinction between grades matters to your quality and regulatory teams, and we take it seriously. Key Specifications Chemical Name Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate CAS Number 119-36-8 Appearance Colourless to pale yellow liquid Assay (GC) Min. 99.0% Odour Characteristic wintergreen Origin India (Synthetic) HS Code 2918 23 00 Available Grades Pharma / Food / Technical Physical & Chemical Properties Available Grades Pharmaceutical Grade Meets BP / USP specifications. Heavy metals tested. Low free salicylic acid. COA aligned with pharmacopoeial requirements. Suitable for topical analgesic creams, oral care actives, and OTC formulations. Food Grade FEMA GRAS 2745. Meets FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) specifications. Suitable for wintergreen flavouring in confectionery, chewing gum, soft drinks, and dental products. Technical Grade High purity without pharmacopoeial testing overhead. Suitable for fragrance compounding, industrial applications, UV absorbers, and laboratory / analytical use. Toxicity Advisory for Buyers Methyl salicylate is highly toxic in concentrated form. The lethal dose for a child can be as low as 4–6 ml, and cases of accidental poisoning from topical products are documented in clinical literature. Buyers formulating products for consumer use — particularly topical analgesics — must comply with concentration limits and childproof packaging requirements in their respective markets. In the EU, products above certain concentrations require CPNP notification and safety assessor review. We provide full SDS documentation; please ensure your downstream formulators are aware of handling and concentration restrictions.