Product Description: Methyl Salicylate (Standard) is the analytical standard of Methyl Salicylate. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Methyl Salicylate (Wintergreen oil) is a topical analgesic and anti-inflammatory agent. Also used as a pesticide, a denaturant, a fragrance ingredient, and a flavoring agent in food and tobacco products[1]. A systemic acquired resistance (SAR) signal in tobacco[2]. A topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID). Methyl salicylate lactoside is a COX inhibitor[4].
Formula: C8H8O3
References: [1]Greene T, et al. A critical review of the literature to conduct a toxicity assessment for oral exposure to methyl salicylate. Crit Rev Toxicol. 2017 Feb;47(2):98-120./[2]Park SW, et al. Methyl salicylate is a critical mobile signal for plant systemic acquired resistance. Science. 2007 Oct 5;318(5847):113-6./[3]Lapczynski A, et al. Fragrance material review on methyl salicylate. Food Chem Toxicol. 2007;45 Suppl 1:S428-52./[4]Xin W, et al. Methyl salicylate lactoside inhibits inflammatory response of fibroblast-like synoviocytes and joint destruction in collagen-induced arthritis in mice. Br J Pharmacol. 2014 Jul;171(14):3526-38.
CAS Number: 119-36-8
Molecular Weight: 152.15
Research Area: Inflammation/Immunology
Target: COX
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