Chemical Name:     

methyl o-Hydroxybenzoate

Other Name:

Medical winter green oil 、 winter green oil

CAS#:

119-36-8

Chemical Formula:

C8H8O3

Structural Formula:

Properties:

Colorless or light yellow oily liquid with aromatic odour,easy to change color in the air. Melting Point-8.6℃, boiling point 223.6℃, relative density 1.181, refractive index 1.5369, easily soluble in alcohol, acetic acid, soluble in ether, chloroform, slightly soluble in water.

Specifications：

BP/USP/EP/JP/ChP/GB

Appearance:                Colorless or light yellow oily liquid

Assay （containsC8H8O3）:  99.0-100.5%

Acidity:                    ml[0.1mol/LNaOH]/5.0g ≤ 0.4

Relative density (25℃/25℃) :  1.180-1.186

Refractive index（20℃）:     1.535-1.538

Heavy metals:              ≤0.002%(20ppm)

Optical rotation:             Optically inactive

Solubility in 70% alcohol:      Complete & Clear

Uses:

It is widly used to manufacture insecticide, perfume, coating, cosmetics, printing ink, etc. It can be used as solvent and intermediate, also use as aromatic ingredient in oral medicine.

Packing:

In 25kg,250kgs polyethylene plastic drum or in 220kg,230kgs iron drum with plastic liner.

Storage:

Stored at the place where is dry and cool. Kept in a well-closed container. Keep away from sunlight.