Methyl Salicylate

Methyl Salicylate

AKA “Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, Analgit, Flucarmit, Exagien, Betula, 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester, Gaultheriaoel, Wintergruenoel”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Methyl salicylate

AKA: Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, Analgit, Flucarmit, Exagien, Betula, 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester, Gaultheriaoel, Wintergruenoel

Synthetic · Soothing · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Soothing

Fragrance

Chemical Exfoliant

Synthetic

Clean

Wintergreen oil brings a fresh, cooling sensation and soothing comfort to oral care and beauty products. Its natural minty scent adds an invigorating fragrance.

Solubility less than 1 mg/mL at 66 °F (NTP, 1992)

Formula

C8H8O3

Mol. Weight

152.15

CAS #

119-36-8

Form

Liquid

State

Methyl salicylate appears as colorless yellowish or reddish liquid with odor of wintergreen. (USCG, 1999)

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Functions

Denaturant

Flavouring

Oral Care

Perfuming

Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.

Soothing

Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.

Soothes Skin

Traditional Use

Naturally occurs in wintergreen leaves and was traditionally used in folk medicine for pain relief and inflammation. Synthesized in the 19th century and adopted in skincare products for its mild exfoliating and anti-inflammatory properties.