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CIN U46909GJ2025PTC164345
Methyl Salicylate, 98+%
CAS 119-36-8 · C8H8O3 · 99% Pharma/Food Grade
Structural formula1. Product identity
| Product name | Methyl Salicylate, 98+% |
|---|---|
| C.A.S. number | 119-36-8 |
| Molecular formula | C8H8O3 |
| Molecular weight | 152.15 g/mol |
| Grade / standard | 99% Pharma/Food Grade |
| Description | Colourless to pale yellow liquid |
| Product group | Phenolic Intermediates |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Intermediates |
| Country of origin | India |
| Packing | Bags, drums, carboys, IBC or ISO tank as applicable — customer-specified packing available |
| Storage | Cool, dry, well-ventilated place in tightly closed original packing |
2. Analytical specification
| S. No. | Test parameter | Specification | Typical result | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Description | Colourless to pale yellow liquid | Complies | Visual |
| 2 | Identification | Conforms to the structure of the substance | Complies | FTIR / Chemical test |
| 3 | Assay | Not less than 99.0 % w/w | 99.40 | Titrimetry / Instrumental |
| 4 | Clarity & Colour of Solution | Clear; not more intensely coloured than reference | Complies | Visual (Monograph) |
| 5 | pH (1 % w/v aqueous solution) | As per monograph | 6.4 | Potentiometry |
| 6 | Water Content (Karl Fischer) | Not more than 0.5 % w/w | 0.07 | Karl Fischer titration |
| 7 | Melting Range / Point | As per monograph | Complies | Capillary method |
| 8 | Particle Size (d90) | As per specification | 176 µm | Laser diffraction |
| 9 | Total Aerobic Microbial Count | Not more than 1000 cfu/g | 136 cfu/g | IP / USP <61> |
| 10 | Total Yeast & Mould Count | Not more than 100 cfu/g | 7 cfu/g | IP / USP <61> |
| 11 | Escherichia coli | Absent in 1 g | Absent | IP / USP <62> |
| 12 | Salmonella species | Absent in 10 g | Absent | IP / USP <62> |
3. Declaration
This document sets out the standard specification for Methyl Salicylate, 98+% and applies to all consignments of this product and grade supplied by Scapex Exports Pvt. Ltd. It is not a lot-specific release document; a lot-specific certificate carrying the analysis of the material actually shipped is issued with, and travels with, each consignment. Scapex Exports supplies against customer-specified assay limits and pharmacopoeial standards — send your specification sheet and we confirm compliance in writing before the order is accepted.