Methyl Salicylate

Description

Methyl salicylate (oil of wintergreen or wintergreen oil) is an organic compound with the formula C₈H₈O₃. It is the methyl ester of salicylic acid. It is a colorless, viscous liquid with a sweet, fruity odor reminiscent of root beer, but often associatively called “minty,” as it is an ingredient in mint candies

Food
As a flavoring agent

Flavor & Fragrance
As modifier, antiseptic, denaturant and flavoring agent

Pharmaceutical
As warming up agent and rubefacient in sport-massage product