Ethyl salicylate

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Ethyl salicylate
Ethyl salicylate
IUPAC name Ethyl 2-hydroxybenzoate
Identifiers
CAS number [118-61-6]
SMILES OC1=CC=CC=C1C(OCC)=O
Properties
Molecular formula C9H10O3
Molar mass 166.17 g/mol
Density 1.131 g/cm3
Melting point

1 °C

Boiling point

231-234 °C

Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

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Ethyl salicylate is the ester formed by the condensation of salicylic acid and ethanol. It is a clear liquid that is sparingly soluble in water, but soluble in alcohol and ether. It has a pleasant odor resembling wintergreen and is used in perfumery and artificial flavors.

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