oil of wintergreen

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oil of wintergreen:

see salicylic acidsalicylic acid
or 2-hydroxybenzoic acid,
C₆H₄(OH)CO₂H, a colorless, crystalline organic carboxylic acid that melts at 159°C;; it is soluble in ethanol and ether but is only slightly soluble in water.
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These substances range from salicylate preparations, such as Pepto-Bismol, Ben Gay ointment, and oil of wintergreen flavoring, to lamp oil, bug repellant, lighter fluid and other fuels, air freshener, spray deodorant, hair spray, cooking spray, and ethanol, said Dr.

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It seems that oil of wintergreen, a volatile compound made by many plants, may act as an airborne signal that can alert the neighboring plant to activate genes that help give it resistance to disease.

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Besides arnica, the non-greasy, nonstaining amber gel contains Ruta graveolens to treat wrenched tendons and torn ligaments, and oil of wintergreen to provide a cooling sensation.