Methyl salicylate, ≥ 98%, USP

Product Number:

05943

CAS #

119-36-8

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Price

$128.33

Quantity

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Product Specifications

No Technical Data Sheet

Chemical Purity

≥ 98%

Boiling Point

220-222°

Molecular Weight

152.15

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

SDS_05943.pdf

Handling

Gloves & fume hood

Storage

Store at room temperature

Hazards

Hazard Code

HO5g

Product Description

Methyl salicylate is an aromatic ester used as a tissue-clearing agent and xylene substitute in histology workflows. This USP-grade material has a chemical purity of ≥98% and is chemically identified as methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate.

Synonyms: Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate; methyl salicylate; oil of wintergreen.

Key Properties

Catalog number: 05943
CAS Number: 119-36-8
Grade: USP
Chemical purity: ≥98%
Molecular formula: C8H8O3
Molecular weight: 152.15 g/mol
Boiling point: 220-222°C
Storage: Room temperature

Applications

Histology Tissue Clearing

Methyl salicylate is used as a clearing agent in histological specimen preparation. Clearing follows dehydration and replaces the dehydrating medium with a liquid compatible with subsequent processing or visualization steps.

Xylene-Substitution Workflows

Methyl salicylate can be used as an alternative to xylene in tissue-clearing workflows where compatibility with the specimen, processing sequence, and downstream mounting or embedding method has been established.

Application Considerations

Use after appropriate specimen dehydration when incorporated into a histology clearing workflow
Confirm compatibility with the mounting or embedding medium used in the downstream procedure
Maintain consistent clearing time and specimen thickness when comparing samples
Evaluate clearing performance when transferring an established protocol from xylene to methyl salicylate

Handling & Storage

Store at room temperature
Keep the container tightly closed when not in use
Handle in a chemical fume hood
Wear appropriate protective gloves during handling
Avoid direct skin contact

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FAQ

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1. What is methyl salicylate used for in histology?

Methyl salicylate is used as a tissue-clearing agent during histological specimen preparation and can serve as an alternative to xylene in compatible workflows.

2. Is methyl salicylate a xylene substitute?

Yes. Methyl salicylate is used as a xylene substitute for tissue clearing. Compatibility should be confirmed with the specific specimen-processing, embedding, and mounting workflow.

3. What does USP mean for this methyl salicylate?

This grade is identified as USP and has a chemical purity of ≥98%.

4. What is the CAS number for methyl salicylate?

The CAS number for methyl salicylate is 119-36-8.

5. What is the molecular weight of methyl salicylate?

Methyl salicylate has a molecular weight of 152.15 g/mol and the molecular formula C8H8O3.

6. Is methyl salicylate the same as methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate?

Yes. Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate is the systematic chemical name for methyl salicylate.

7. How should methyl salicylate be stored?

Store methyl salicylate at room temperature with the container tightly closed.

8. Can I request a larger quantity of methyl salicylate?

Yes. For larger quantities, use the bulk-quote option.

Safety & Documentation

Methyl salicylate should be handled with appropriate laboratory ventilation and personal protective equipment. Refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for complete handling, exposure, and disposal information.