methyl salicylate

Synonyms: "methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate", "2-carbomethoxyphenol", "2-hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester", "Flucarmit", "Exagien", "Betula", "Methyl o-hydroxybenzoate", "2-(Methoxycarbonyl)phenol", "Natural Wintergreen Oil", "Betula Lenta", "BIRCH-ME", "Salicylic acid, methyl ester", "Synthetic Wintergreen Oil","wintergreen oil", "gaultheria oil", "betula oil", "teaberry oil".

Source: Methyl salicylate is a ubiquitous component of many leaf and floral blends. It is used in perfumery, and as a flavoring material. Besides, it is used in the treatment of rheumatism and neuralgia, among others.

Identifiers:

IUPAC Name: methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate
CAS Number: 119-36-8
PubChem ID: 4133
InChiKey: OSWPMRLSEDHDFF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Canonical SMILES: COC(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1O

Structural Properties:

Molecular Formula: C₈H₈O₃
Molecular Weight: 152.149

Pharmacophore Features:

Number of bond donors: 1
Number of bond acceptors: 3
Number of atoms different from hydrogen: 11

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Zhang Z, Jia C, Hu Y, Sun L, Jiao J, Zhao L, Zhu D, Li J, Tian Y, Bai H, Li R, Hu J. 2012. The estrogenic potential of salicylate esters and their possible risks in foods and cosmetics. Toxicol Lett 209(2):146-153. DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2011.12.004. URL: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378427411016560?via%3Dihub.