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Is Methyl Salicylate vegetarian?

Methyl Salicylate

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Methyl salicylate is the methyl ester of salicylic acid, a colorless, viscous liquid with a sweet, minty odor. It occurs naturally in many plants, particularly wintergreen, and is also produced synthetically for use as a fragrance and flavoring agent.

Also known as Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, METHYL SALICYLATE, Methylis salicylas, Wintergreen Oil (synthetic)
INCI name Methyl Salicylate
CAS number 119-36-8
EC number 204-317-7
CosIng ID 35325
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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