Chemistry, asked by uttakarshdahiwa669, 11 months ago

Why is methyl salicylate called oil of wintergreen?

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Methyl salicylate (oil of wintergreen or wintergreen oil) is an organic compound with the formula C6H4(OH)(CO2CH3). It is the methyl ester of salicylic acid. It is a colorless, viscous liquid with a sweet odor. It is produced by many species of plants, particularly wintergreens.

Chemical formula: C8H8O3

Melting point: −8.6 °C (16.5 °F; 264.5 K)

Boiling point: 222 °C (432 °F; 495 K); Decomposes at 340–350 °C

Flash point: 96 °C (205 °F; 369 K)

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