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Methyl Salicylate
C8H8O3 152.15
 Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, methyl ester;
 Methyl salicylate [119-36-8]

DEFINITION

Methyl Salicylate is produced synthetically or is obtained by maceration and subsequent distillation with steam from the leaves of Gaultheria procumbens L. (Fam. Ericaceae) or from the bark of Betula lenta L. (Fam. Betulaceae). It contains NLT 98.0% and NMT 102.0% of methyl salicylate (C8H8O3).

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USP Methyl Salicylate RS
USP Methyl Salicylate Related Compound A RS
USP Salicylic Acid RS
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