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)
n
k
LogX
LogY
eV
Derived optical constants
Dispersion formula
$$n=1.50513+0.00971λ^{-2}+0.00015λ^{-4}$$Conditions
temperature: 298
Comments
25 °C
References
J. Rheims, J Köser, T Wriedt. Refractive-index measurements in the near-IR using an Abbe refractometer. Meas. Sci. Technol. 8, 601-605 (1997)
Data
Additional information
About Methyl salicylate
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. Chemical formula: C6H4(HO)COOCH3
Other names and variations:- C8H8O3
- Salicylic acid methyl ester
- Oil of wintergreen
- Betula oil
- Methyl-2-Hydroxybenzoate