Ethyl salicylate

(organic chemistry) (HO)C₆H₄COOC₂H₅ A clear liquid with a pleasant odor; used in commercial preparation of artificial perfumes. Also known as sal ethyl; salicylic acid ethyl ether; salicylic ether.

Ethyl salicylate
IUPAC name	Ethyl 2-hydroxybenzoate
Identifiers
CAS number	[118-61-6]
SMILES	OC1=CC=CC=C1C(OCC)=O
Properties
Molecular formula	C9H10O3
Molar mass	166.17 g/mol
Density	1.131 g/cm3
Melting point	1 °C
Boiling point	231-234 °C
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox references

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.

See also

• Methyl salicylate

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