What is Methyl Salicylate?
Methyl Salicylate is an organic ester naturally found in wintergreen leaves and birch bark, commonly known for its distinct minty aroma. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a strong, sweet, wintergreen-like fragrance. Methyl Salicylate is used in a wide range of medicated topical products, fragrances, and flavorings.
This compound is well-known in pain relief balms, oils, sprays, and ointments, where it acts as a counterirritant — meaning it causes a cooling or warming sensation that helps distract the brain from muscle or joint pain. In addition, it is used in oral care, flavorings, perfumery, and industrial solvents.
Because of its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, it is a common ingredient in many over-the-counter (OTC) formulations such as Moov, Iodex, and Tiger Balm.
🔹 Key Features & Benefits:
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Effective Pain Reliever – Reduces muscle soreness, joint pain, and stiffness.
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Natural Origin – Derived from wintergreen plant or synthetically produced.
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Aromatic Agent – Strong minty scent used in perfumes and flavorings.
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Counterirritant Action – Causes cooling/warming sensation for temporary relief.
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Versatile Solubility – Miscible with alcohols and essential oils.
🔹 Applications:
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Pharmaceutical & Ayurvedic Products
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Pain relief balms & oils
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Sports massage creams
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Arthritis and muscle sprays
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Analgesic plasters
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Personal Care & Oral Care
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Toothpastes and mouthwashes (in very small % only)
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Shampoos with cooling effect
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Aromatic body oils
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Perfumery & Flavors
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Minty fragrance blends
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Flavoring for chewing gum and toothpaste (trace use)
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Industrial Use
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Solvent in printing inks
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Preservative and disinfectant formulations
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Cooling agents for skin care
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🔹 Technical Specifications:
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INCI Name: Methyl Salicylate
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CAS Number: 119-36-8
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Molecular Formula: C8H8O3
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Purity: 98%+
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Appearance: Clear to pale yellow liquid
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Odor: Strong wintergreen-like
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Solubility: Soluble in alcohol, essential oils; slightly soluble in water
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Recommended Usage: 0.5% – 10% (varies by application)
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Shelf Life: 2 years
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Packaging Sizes: 100ml, 500ml, 1ltr, 5ltr
🔹 Why Buy from MANNAT ENTERPRISES?
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Premium grade methyl salicylate with consistent purity
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Leak-proof & aromatic-safe packaging
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Small to bulk quantity available
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Fast PAN India delivery
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COA & MSDS provided on request
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Trusted supplier to cosmetic and pharma industries
✅ FAQs:
Q1. Is Methyl Salicylate natural or synthetic?
It can be extracted naturally from wintergreen oil, but is mostly available in synthetic form for commercial use.
Q2. Can it be applied directly to the skin?
No, it must be diluted in a carrier oil or cream base. Undiluted use can cause skin irritation.
Q3. Is it safe in pain relief products?
Yes, it is approved by regulatory bodies like the FDA when used in correct concentrations.
Q4. Can it be used in perfumes or deodorants?
Yes, its minty scent and cooling effect make it useful in perfumery and body sprays.
Q5. Is it suitable for food or beverages?
Only in extremely trace quantities, and only food-grade variants. Our product is for external/cosmetic use.
✅ Disclaimer:
This product is for external and industrial use only. Not suitable for direct ingestion. Always dilute before use in cosmetic or pharma applications. Patch testing and formulation compatibility check are strongly advised. Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from heat and flame.
