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A flavouring agent found in oil of wintergreen is
ChemistryCarboxylic Acid DerivativesMHT CETMHT CET 2019 (Shift 1)
Options:
  • A Methyl salicylate
  • B Acetophenone
  • C Vanillin
  • D Menthol
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The correct answer is: Methyl salicylate
A flavouring agent found in oil of winter green is methyl salicylate. It is an organic compound with formula C6H4OHCO2CH3. It is the methyl ester of sylicylic acid. It is a colourless, viscous liquid. The structure of methyl salicylate is as follows:

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