Ethyl salicylate

Ethyl salicylate
IUPAC name Ethyl 2-hydroxybenzoate
Identifiers
CAS number	118-61-6 Y
ChemSpider	21105897 Y
UNII	555U6TZ2MV Y
Jmol-3D images	Image 1
SMILES O=C(OCC)c1ccccc1O
InChI InChI=1S/C9H10O3/c1-2-12-9(11)7-5-3-4-6-8(7)10/h3-6,10H,2H2,1H3 Y Key: GYCKQBWUSACYIF-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y InChI=1/C9H10O3/c1-2-12-9(11)7-5-3-4-6-8(7)10/h3-6,10H,2H2,1H3 Key: GYCKQBWUSACYIF-UHFFFAOYAH
Properties
Molecular formula	C9H10O3
Molar mass	166.17 g/mol
Density	1.131 g/cm3
Melting point	1 °C
Boiling point	231–234 °C
Y (verify) (what is: Y/N?) Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 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.

See also

• Methyl salicylate

References