Methyl 5-acetylsalicylate

Methyl 5-acetylsalicylate serves as a pharmaceutical intermediate (especially related to Aspirin/Acetylsalicylic Acid), for analytical standards in QC, and in fragrances, while also possessing analgesic/anti-inflammatory properties for muscle/joint pain relief and as a flavor/preservative in foods/cosmetics, though its main application seems to be in R&D and as a reference compound for testing.

API Name Salbutamol sulfate
CAS No 16475-90-4
Molecular Formula C10H10O4
Molecular Weight 194.18 g/mol
Synonyms methyl 5-acetyl-2-hydroxybenzoate

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