| Identification | More | [Name]
METHYL 5-ACETYLSALICYLATE | [CAS]
16475-90-4 | [Synonyms]
5-ACETYL-2-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID METHYL ESTER
5-ACETYL 2-METHYLSALICYLATE
5-ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID METHYL ESTER
METHYL 2-HYDROXY-5-ACETYLBENZOATE
METHYL 5-ACETYL-2-HYDROXYBENZOATE
METHYL 5-ACETYLSALICYLATE
Benzoic acid, 5-acetyl-2-hydroxy-, methyl ester
METHYL 5-ACETHYLSALICYLATE
2-Hydroxy-5-acetylbenzoic acid methyl ester | [EINECS(EC#)]
240-532-2 | [Molecular Formula]
C10H10O4 | [MDL Number]
MFCD00040924 | [Molecular Weight]
194.18 | [MOL File]
16475-90-4.mol |
| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Appearance]
white to light yellow-orange crystalline powder | [Melting point ]
62-64 °C (lit.) | [Boiling point ]
167 °C / 15mmHg | [density ]
1.0583 (rough estimate) | [refractive index ]
1.5168 (estimate) | [storage temp. ]
Sealed in dry,Room Temperature | [solubility ]
Soluble in methanol. | [form ]
Solid | [pka]
7.96±0.18(Predicted) | [color ]
Off-WHite | [BRN ]
2643824 | [InChIKey]
XLSMGNNWSRNTIQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N | [CAS DataBase Reference]
16475-90-4(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| Safety Data | Back Directory | [Hazard Codes ]
Xi | [Risk Statements ]
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin . | [Safety Statements ]
S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice .
S36:Wear suitable protective clothing . | [WGK Germany ]
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| [HS Code ]
29189900 |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Chemical Properties]
white to light yellow-orange crystalline powder | [Uses]
Methyl 5-acetylsalicylate is used in food flavorings and preservatives. It is useful in the relief of headache and muscle and joint aches It is also effective in reducing fever, inflammation, and swelling and thus has been used for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatic fever, and mild infection. | [Preparation]
Obtained by heating a solution of 5-acetyl-2-hydroxybenzoic acid and sulfuric acid in methanol for 24 h (82%). |
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