Definition: The salts, esters of salicylic acids, or salicylate esters of an organic acid. Some of these have analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory activities by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis.
methyl salicylate [ 3M brand of methyl salicylate,Hevert brand of methyl salicylate,Linsal,Hewedolor,Metsal Liniment,Rheumabal,Sigma brand of methyl salicylate,esparma brand of methyl salicylate,methyl salicylate sodium salt,methylsalicylate ] used in over-the-counter liniments, ointments, lotions for relief of musculoskeletal aches and pains; has hemolytic effect on human & sheep erythrocytes; RN given refers to parent cpd; structure in Me
