Product overview
Methyl Salicylate is listed in the Fragrance & Specialty Chemicals portfolio. Cataloged uses include Fragrance, Topical products, Flavor/fragrance formulations. The listed form is Liquid. Confirm that the quoted grade, specification and current documents fit the intended formulation and destination market before selection.
Function & Usage
- Provide Solvency, Carrying & Spreading
Provides solvency, carrying, spreading, evaporation or fixative performance according to the selected specialty material. Typical uses: Fragrance, Topical products, Flavor/fragrance formulations.
- Create Flavor & Modify Taste
Builds, reinforces or rounds a target flavor profile and can support taste masking according to the selected ingredient and approved use level. Typical uses: Fragrance, Topical products, Flavor/fragrance formulations.
- Design Fragrance & Aroma Profiles
Adds a defined citrus, floral, fruity, spicy, vanilla or fixative note to a fragrance accord, subject to odor and allergen evaluation. Typical uses: Fragrance, Topical products, Flavor/fragrance formulations.
Specification
BP2011/USP34
| Item | Specifications | COA Result |
|---|---|---|
| Identification | A. heat 0.25 ml with 2 ml of dilute sodium hydroxide solution r on a water bath, add 3 ml of dilute sulphuric acid r, a crystalline precipitate is formed, filter, the precipitate washed with water r and dried at 100°c to 105°c; melts at 156°c to 161°c. B. to 10 ml of a saturated solution add 0.05 ml of ferric chloride solution r1, a violet color develops. C. shake 1 drop with about 5 ml of water, and add 1 drop of ferric chloride ts, the resulting mixture has a deep violet color. | Conforms |
| Appearance | Colorless or light yellow liquid | Conforms |
| Odor | aromatic odor | Conforms |
| Assay | 99.0-100.5% | 99.82% |
| Acidity (0. 1N NaOH)/5. 0g | ≤0.4ml | 0.07ml |
| Relative density | 1.180-1.185 | 1.182 |
| Refractive Index | 1.535-1.538 | 1.537 |
| Heavy metals | ≤20ppm | Conforms |
| Phenol | ≤350ppm | Conforms |
| Solubility | Completely and clearly soluble in 70% ethanol (1:7, v/v) and in 96% ethanol (2:10, v/v) | Conforms |
| Angular rotation | Optically inactive | Conforms |
| Organic volatile impurities (Method IV) | Meets the requirements | Conforms |
Product information
- Primary category:
- Fine Chemicals, Personal Care & Cosmetic, Flavors, Fragrances & Essential Oils
- Subcategory:
- Fragrance & Specialty Chemicals
- CAS No.:
- 119-36-8
- Form:
- Liquid
- Content / Grade:
- USP / FCC / industrial grade; assay ≥99.0%
- Applications:
- Fragrance, Topical products, Flavor/fragrance formulations
- Hazard / Transport:
- Reference Sigma-Aldrich SDS: harmful if swallowed, skin sensitizer, serious eye damage and suspected reproductive hazard; aquatic chronic hazard may apply. Confirm final transport classification by the current SDS.
- Storage:
- Store tightly closed in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Protect from heat, sunlight and incompatible materials.