Methyl 5-acetylsalicylate (CAS No: 16475-90-4) is a key pharmaceutical intermediate used in the synthesis of APIs Salbutamol Sulfate. This compound serves as an essential raw material in API development and synthesis. Explore detailed chemical properties, molecular data, structure information, and verified global suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors of this API intermediate on apicule.
Alternate Names: 5-Acetyl methyl salicylate, methyl 5-acetyl-2-hydroxy-benzoate
CAS No: 16475-90-4
PubChem CID: 85444
Mol Formula: C10H10O4
Mol Weight: 194.18 g/mol
Used in API: Salbutamol Sulfate
IUPAC Name: methyl 5-acetyl-2-hydroxybenzoate
API Intermediate Description: Methyl 5-acetylsalicylate is used 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.
