Colorless liquid Product ID: MESAL CAS: 119-36-8 Formula: C8H8O3 MW: 152.15g/mol Density: 1.0-1.4g/ml BP: 220-224C Flash point: 92-100C Methyl salicylate (oil of wintergreen) is a colorless liquid with limited water solubility. It is widely known for its characteristic minty aroma or wintergreen and for its therapeutic properties. Exemplary uses of methyl salicylate include, but are not limited to: fragrance odorant disinfectant active pharmaceutical ingredients precursor seed priming and germination agent pesticide key ingredient of Scarlet oil specimen media mounting ingredient