Oil of wintergreen, or methyl salicylate (C8H8O3) is a colorless liquid with distinctive minty and fruity odor, which is used in many mint candies and as an important component of the flavor of root beer and birch beer.

Derived from: Wintergreen
Categories: Sweet-smelling chemical
Also known as:
English: Methyl salicylate
Wikidata ID: Q407669
Wikipedia title: Methyl salicylate
References:
Wikipedia article: Methyl salicylate
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