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 ingredient
disinfectant
active pharmaceutical ingredients precursor
seed priming and germination agent
pesticide
key ingredient of Scarlet oil
specimen media mounting ingredient
