Methyl salicylate, also known as wintergreen oil, is an organic compound commonly used for its analgesic and counterirritant properties. Here’s some information on the preparation, test for purity, assay, and medicinal uses of methyl salicylate:
PATH: PHARMD/PHARMD NOTES/ PHARMD FIRST YEAR NOTES/ ORGANIC CHEMISTRY/ PHARMACEUTICAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY/ METHYL SALICYLATE.