it is actually C7H6O3 (salicylic acid) + CH3OH (methanol) --> C8H8O3(methy salicylate) + H2O
Methyl salicylate (oil of wintergreen or wintergreen oil) is an organic ester naturally produced by many species. Its molecular formula is C8H8O3.
The equation if the saponification of methyl salicate is : C6H4(OH)COOH + CH3OH ==> C6H4(OH)COOCH3 + H2O. The reaction is usually catalyzed by the sulfuric acid.
c6H4(OH)COOCH3
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.
Methyl salicylate is a liquid ester that is usually applied externally for the minor joint and muscle pain.
WIntergreen oil... Gum
Yes, the acid present is; Methyl salicylate
5 mL of NaOH
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.
By itself no, methyl salicylate would increase the absorption into the skin of a medicine that could.
salicylic acid (an acid) is more polar than methyl salicylate (an ester)
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.
Methyl salicylate is a liquid ester that is usually applied externally for the minor joint and muscle pain.
a strong minty smell
WIntergreen oil... Gum
Yes, the acid present is; Methyl salicylate
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According to the MSDS sheet: Methyl Salicylate Silicone
Methyl salicylate
The principal ingredient in Bengay is methyl salicylate.