Ethyl salicylate

Ethyl salicylate is the ester formed by the condensation of salicylic acid and ethanol.

It is a clear liquid that is sparingly soluble in water, but soluble in alcohol and ether.

It has a pleasant odor resembling wintergreen and is used in perfumery and artificial flavors.

[3] This article about an ester is a stub.

You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

Structural formula of ethyl salicylate
Ball-and-stick model of the ethyl salicylate molecule