Wintergreen Oil (extracted from holly tree) is an organic compound formed by the combination of hydroxyl group of methanol and carboxyl group of salicylic acid, also known as methyl salicylate. It has the special smell of herbs. It tastes sweet and spicy.
CAS No.
68917-75-9
Formula
C8H8O3
Molecular Mass
152.14700
Exact Mass
152.04700
PSA
46.53000
Logp
1.17880
IUPAC
methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate
Attribute classification
Matter Classification
organic
Category
Chemical and Physical Properties
Density
1.181 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Boiling Point
219 °C(lit.)
Flash Point
96ºC
Appearance
It is transparent, light yellow and reddish oily, with a unique smell and holly taste