The condensed structural formula for methanol is CH3-OH, while that of salicylic acid is C6H4(OH)COOH. The combination of the two components results in what is the condensed structural formula and name of ester for methanol and salicylic acid, namely C6H4(OH)COOCH3, or C8H8O3, Methyl salicylate.
It is also used as a flavoring, although only in tiny amounts not exceeding 0.04%, due to its toxicity; this includes its use in some chewing gums and candies as an alternative to peppermint or spearmint.
Another use is that as a fragrance for a variety of products, and to mask odors in various organophosphate pesticides.
Male orchid bees are apparently attracted to and gather this chemical to synthesize important pheromones. It is therefore used widely as bait to collect this type of bees for studies.
In immunohistochemistry and microscopy, Methyl salicylate can be used to clear animal or plant tissue specimens of color, which is particularly useful if excess color pigments block light or obscure structures within the examined tissue. The clearing process generally takes little more than a few minutes, although the tissue has to be dehydrated in alcohol before clearing can commence.
- Methyl Salicylate
- Uses of Methyl Salicylate
It is also used as a flavoring, although only in tiny amounts not exceeding 0.04%, due to its toxicity; this includes its use in some chewing gums and candies as an alternative to peppermint or spearmint.
Another use is that as a fragrance for a variety of products, and to mask odors in various organophosphate pesticides.
Male orchid bees are apparently attracted to and gather this chemical to synthesize important pheromones. It is therefore used widely as bait to collect this type of bees for studies.
In immunohistochemistry and microscopy, Methyl salicylate can be used to clear animal or plant tissue specimens of color, which is particularly useful if excess color pigments block light or obscure structures within the examined tissue. The clearing process generally takes little more than a few minutes, although the tissue has to be dehydrated in alcohol before clearing can commence.
