Wintergreen oil

Name: Wintergreen oil
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-019368

About Wintergreen oil

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Wintergreen oil, an aroma chemical registered under CAS number 90045-28-6. The compound has the formula C8H8O3, corresponding to a molecular weight of 152.15 g/mol. Systematically, it is named methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate. It is also known as methyl salicylate or 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester.

The material typically appears as a colourless, yellow or red liquid. Key physical data: a boiling point of 219 °C and a density of 1.181 g/mL at 25 °C. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place, away from sources of ignition, with the container tightly sealed. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Typical applications include flavour formulation, fragrance compounding, aroma research and food and flavour applications. It is used across food and beverage processing and cosmetics and personal care.

Available in 1 kg and 5 x 1 kg packs, Wintergreen oil is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Flavour formulation
Fragrance compounding
Aroma research
Food & flavour applications

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Wintergreen oil
Catalogue No.	VQ-019368
CAS Number	90045-28-6
IUPAC name	methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate
Molecular formula	C₈H₈O₃
Molecular weight	152.15 g/mol
Exact mass	152.0473
HSN code	3301
InChIKey	OSWPMRLSEDHDFF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	COC(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1O
PubChem CID	4133

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Colourless, yellow or red liquid
Boiling point	219 °C
Density	1.181 g/mL at 25 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	2.3
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 3
TPSA	46.5 Å²
Synonyms	methyl salicylate, 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester, 2-Carbomethoxyphenol, Methyl o-hydroxybenzoate, methylsalicylate, 2-(Methoxycarbonyl)phenol, Salicylic acid, methyl ester, Anthrapole ND, Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, methyl ester, o-Hydroxybenzoic acid, methyl ester, Flavor,wintergreen, Metylester kyseliny salicylove

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P203, P261, P264, P270, P272, P273, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P318, P321, P330, P333 + P317, P362 + P364, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Wintergreen oil?

The CAS Registry Number of Wintergreen oil is 90045-28-6. It is also known as methyl salicylate, 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester, 2-Carbomethoxyphenol.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Wintergreen oil?

Wintergreen oil has the molecular formula C8H8O3 and a molecular weight of 152.15 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Wintergreen oil can I order?

We supply Wintergreen oil, in 1 kg, 5 x 1 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Wintergreen oil?

Yes. Every lot of Wintergreen oil is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Wintergreen oil be shipped internationally?

Yes. Wintergreen oil is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.