Methyl salicylate is a benzoate ester, the methyl ester of salicylic acid. It is a colourless, yellowish or reddish liquid with the odour of wintergreen. It is used as a solvent in polishes and inks, as a dye carrier and as a UV light stabiliser in acrylic resins. Cosmetic use is subject to the applicable cosmetic-ingredient conditions.
Full specification
- Molecular formula
- C8H8O3
- Appearance
- Colourless, yellowish or reddish oily liquid with a wintergreen odour
Compliance & regulatory
Region: EU — Chemotto S.r.l., Milano
- REACH-aligned supply
- CLP-labelled
- Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009
REACH REACHRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals — the EU chemicals regulation (EC 1907/2006). CLP CLPClassification, Labelling and Packaging — the EU regulation (EC 1272/2008) for hazard communication. SVHC SVHCSubstance of Very High Concern — flagged on the REACH Candidate List for possible authorisation or restriction.
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