Methyl Salicylate
- Description
- Functions
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