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Product depends on reaction conditions and quantity of sodium hydroxide used in the reaction. Initially sticky product [sodium salt of methyl salicylate] will form that on heating will effect saponification [hydrolysis of ester] resulting in sodium salicyale.

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Q: Reaction between methyl salicylate and sodium hydroxide?
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