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.[3]
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.003.878 |
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C9H10O3 | |
Molar mass | 166.176 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | Colorless liquid[2] |
Odor | wintergreen[3] |
Density | 1.13 g/cm3[2] |
Melting point | 1.3 °C (34.3 °F; 274.4 K)[2] |
Boiling point | 232 °C (450 °F; 505 K)[2] |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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