Sodium salicylate

It can be prepared from sodium phenolate and carbon dioxide under higher temperature and pressure.

Historically, it has been synthesized by refluxing methyl salicylate (wintergreen oil) with an excess of sodium hydroxide.

It is a shiny white powder with an aromatic taste.

[6] Sodium salicylate also acts as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), and induces apoptosis in cancer cells [7][8][9] and also necrosis.

[10] It is also a potential replacement for aspirin for people sensitive to it.

NFPA 704 four-colored diamond Health 1: Exposure would cause irritation but only minor residual injury. E.g. turpentine Flammability 1: Must be pre-heated before ignition can occur. Flash point over 93 °C (200 °F). E.g. canola oil Instability 0: Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water. E.g. liquid nitrogen Special hazards (white): no code