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Question
A flavouring agent found in oil of wintergreen is ______.
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methyl salicylate
aoetophenone
vanillin
menthol
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Solution
A flavouring agent found in oil of wintergreen is methyl salicylate.
Explanation:
A flavouring agent found in oil of winter green is methyl salicylate. It is an organic compound with formula C6H4(OH)(CO2CH3). It is the methyl ester of salicylic acid. It is a colourless, viscous liquid. The structure of methyl salicylate is as follows:
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Chemical Properties of Carboxylic Acids
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