As a pharmaceutical and organic chemical intermediate

Methyl salicylate, also known as methyl o-hydroxybenzoate and methyl salicylate, has a chemical formula of C8H8O3. It is an organic compound generated by the hydroxyl group of methanol attacking the carboxyl group of salicylic acid. Methyl salicylate appears as a colorless to light yellow transparent liquid with a strong aroma of wintergreen oil. It is…