Ethyl salicylate

Ethyl salicylate
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
Ethyl 2-hydroxybenzoate
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.003.878
UNII
  • 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
  • O=C(OCC)c1ccccc1O
Properties
C9H10O3
Molar mass 166.176 g·mol−1
Appearance Colorless liquid
Odor wintergreen
Density 1.13 g/cm3
Melting point 1.3 °C (34.3 °F; 274.4 K)
Boiling point 232 °C (450 °F; 505 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

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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