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…