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Q: Why is the internal use of methyl salicylic limited to small quantities only?
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What is more polar methyl salicylate or salicylic acid?

salicylic acid (an acid) is more polar than methyl salicylate (an ester)


What is the chemical equation for salicylic and methanol?

When salicylic acid reacts with methanol , Methyl salicylate (commonly known as Oil of Wintergreen) is formed. The chemical formula of Methyl salicylate is C6H4(OH)COOCH3 , It can also be written as C8H8O3


What ester is produced from salicylic acid and methyl alcohol?

Organic acids and alcohols are reacted (in the presence of a dehydrating agent) to produce esters. And these substances are often recognized by their characteristic odors. In the case here, salicylic acid and methyl alcohol yield methyl salicylate, which is winter-green.


Why hydrogen of COOH group is removed in preparation of methy salicylate from salicylic acid in the presence of sulphuric acid?

why hydrogen of COOH group is removed in the preparation of methyl salicylate from salicylic acid in the presence of sulphuric acid


What is the scientific formula for pepto bismol?

Bismuth salicylate C7H5BiO4 Ignoring inactive ingredients, the salicylate salt of bismuth is the active ingredient and also lends the wintergreenish flavor as Methyl salicylate is the main component of wintergreen and is a salt or ester of salicylic acid. The methyl ester is the chief component of oil of wintergreen. Salicylic acid is also the main component of aspirin, chemically known as acetylsalicylic acid, commonly abbreviated as ASA in drug preparations.


Which forces internal or intermolecular must be broken for methyl alcohol to evaporate?

These are intermolecular forces.


What is the active ingredient in aspirin that gives the observed therapeutic properties?

The active ingredient in aspirin is acetyl salicylic acid. It was first discovered in willow bark by an Oxford scientist in 1763.


Is ethanol also known as methyl alcohol?

Methanol is known as methyl alcohol. Methanol's scientific name is where the "alcohol" variant name has come from. Essentially, alcohol and methanol is the same thing, however there are different types of alcohol.


What does bluestar ointment contain?

Bluestar ointment contains ingredients such as camphor, menthol, eucalyptus oil, and salicylic acid. These ingredients work together to provide relief for various skin conditions such as itching, inflammation, and fungal infections.


Equation for the saponification of methyl salicylate?

C6H4(HO)COOCH3i know that's the chemical formula.sorry if this doesn't help.it is actually C7H6O3 (salicylic acid) + CH3OH (methanol) --> C8H8O3(methy salicylate) + H2O


What is the chemical formula of wintergreen oil?

Wintergreen oil is a pale yellow or pinkish fluid liquid that is strongly aromatic with a sweet woody odor (components: methyl salicylate (approx. 98%), a-pinene, myrcene, delta-3-carene, limonene, 3,7-guaiadiene, delta-cadinene)Main component is nothing else than the main component in aspirin, 1 mL wintergreen oil is equivalent to six adult aspirin pills, so it is rather toxic.The formula of methyl salicylate (other names: methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, salicylic acid methyl ester) is found by linking to 'Related links' below this answering page.


How does methyl stearate compare to methyl oleate?

Methyl stearate can be made from hydrogenation of methyl oleate (converting double bond into single bond). Methyl stearate is a solid at room temperature while methyl oleate is liquid.