Title: Bornyl Salicylate
CAS Registry Number: 560-88-3
CAS Name: 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid 1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl ester
Additional Names: salicylic acid bornyl ester; borneol salicylate
Trademarks: Salit (Tenneco)
Molecular Formula: C17H22O3
Molecular Weight: 274.35
Percent Composition: C 74.42%, H 8.08%, O 17.50%
Line Formula: HOC6H4COOC10H17
Literature References: Prepd from borneol and salicylic acid: Hagers Handb. Pharm. Praxis Band 1, 210 (Berlin, 1930).
Properties: Brown, oily liquid. Slight odor and taste. Practically insol in water; miscible with alcohol, ether, chloroform, oils; slightly sol in glycerol; dec by alkalies and the intestinal fluids into its constituents.
Therap-Cat: Counterirritant. |