Refractive index of C8H8O3 (Methyl salicylate)

Optical constants of C₈H₈O₃ (Methyl salicylate)
Rheims et al. 1997: n 0.589–1.05 µm

Wavelength: µm

(0.5893–1.05)

Complex refractive index (n+ik)[ i ]

Derived optical constants

Dispersion formula [ i ]

$$n=1.50513+0.00971λ^{-2}+0.00015λ^{-4}$$

Comments

25 °C

References

J. Rheims, J Köser and T Wriedt. Refractive-index measurements in the near-IR using an Abbe refractometer, Meas. Sci. Technol. 8, 601-605 (1997)

Data

[Expressions for n] [CSV - comma separated] [TXT - tab separated] [Full database record]

Optical transmission calculator

Wavelength: µm
Thickness:
Calculation method:

Transmittance[ i ]

T =

LogX LogY eV

Reflection calculator

Wavelength: µm
Angle of incidence (0~90°):
Direction: in out

Reflectance[ i ]

P-polarized

R_P =

S-polarized

R_S =

Non-polarized (Rp+Rs)/2

R =

R_P R_S R LogY

Reflection phase[ i ]

ɸ_P = °
ɸ_S = °

Brewster's angle[ i ]

θ_B = °

Critical angle[ i ] [ i ]

θ_C = °

INFO

Methyl salicylate, C₈H₈O₃

Methyl salicylate (C₈H₈O₃) is an organic ester that is naturally produced by many species of plants, particularly wintergreens. It has a minty aroma and is used as a flavoring agent in some products. Medically, it's employed as a counterirritant in topical analgesics to relieve minor body aches and pains. In the field of optics, its transparent characteristics can be beneficial in various applications. However, care should be taken in its use, as it is toxic when ingested in large amounts.

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Optical constants of C₈H₈O₃ (Methyl salicylate)
Rheims et al. 1997: n 0.589–1.05 µm

Complex refractive index (n+ik)[ i ]

Refractive index[ i ]

Extinction coefficient[ i ]

Derived optical constants

Relative permittivity (dielectric constants)[ i ] [ i ]

Absorption coefficient[ i ] [ i ]

Abbe number[ i ]

Chromatic dispersion[ i ]

Group index[ i ] [ i ]

Group velocity dispersion[ i ] [ i ] [ i ]

Dispersion formula [ i ]

Comments

References

Data

Optical transmission calculator

Transmittance[ i ]

Reflection calculator

Reflectance[ i ]

P-polarized

S-polarized

Non-polarized (Rp+Rs)/2

Reflection phase[ i ]

Brewster's angle[ i ]

Critical angle[ i ] [ i ]

INFO

Methyl salicylate, C₈H₈O₃

Chemical formula

Other names

External links

Optical constants of C8H8O3 (Methyl salicylate)Rheims et al. 1997: n 0.589–1.05 µm

Complex refractive index (n+ik)[ i ]

Refractive index[ i ]

Extinction coefficient[ i ]

Derived optical constants

Relative permittivity (dielectric constants)[ i ] [ i ]

Absorption coefficient[ i ] [ i ]

Abbe number[ i ]

Chromatic dispersion[ i ]

Group index[ i ] [ i ]

Group velocity dispersion[ i ] [ i ] [ i ]

Dispersion formula [ i ]

Comments

References

Data

Optical transmission calculator

Transmittance[ i ]

Reflection calculator

Reflectance[ i ]

P-polarized

S-polarized

Non-polarized (Rp+Rs)/2

Reflection phase[ i ]

Brewster's angle[ i ]

Critical angle[ i ] [ i ]

INFO

Methyl salicylate, C8H8O3

Chemical formula

Other names

External links

Optical constants of C₈H₈O₃ (Methyl salicylate)
Rheims et al. 1997: n 0.589–1.05 µm

Methyl salicylate, C₈H₈O₃