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Ethyl salicylate
Chemical name Ethyl 2-hydroxybenzoate
Chemical formula C9H10O3
Molecular mass 166.17 g/mol
CAS number *
Density 1.131 g/cm3
Melting point 1 °C
Boiling point 231-234 °C
SMILES OC1=CC=CC=C1C(OCC)=O
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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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Carboxylate esters | Phenols | Aromatic compounds | Flavors | Perfumery

 

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