Question
Chemistry Question on Chemistry in Everyday Life
Which of the following is a constituent of oil of wintergreen?
A
Aspirin
B
Salol
C
Methyl salicylate
D
Sodium phenate
Answer
Methyl salicylate
Explanation
Solution
Methyl salicylate (oil of wintergreen) is an organic ester naturally produced by many species of plants, particularly wintergreens, It is also, synthetically produced, used as a fragrance, in foods and beverages, and in liniments.