The 1 H-NMR spectra of the products for aspirin synthesis from salicylic acid. Risk Assessment. Besides being combustible, methyl salicylate and salicylic acid are harmful when swallowed. Ethanol is a ...

How plants synthesize salicylic acid Date: August 13, 2019 Source: University of Göttingen Summary: The pain-relieving effect of salicylic acid has been known for thousands of years.

Salicylic acid and its esters are used as food preservatives, in skin-care products and other cosmetics, and in topical medicines. In 2015, J. L. Dangl, S. L. Lebeis, and co-workers at the University ...