Wintergreen is a shrub of the Ericaceae family native to Nepal. It is best known for the distinct medicinal odor released by its leaves when crushed. In fact, it naturally contains a high concentration of methyl salicylate, a compound similar to aspirin.
Gaultheria fragrantissima Wall.
Nepal
Code B950
CAS TSCA 68917-75-9
CAS EINECS 92201-74-6
Wintergreen is a shrub of the Ericaceae family native to Nepal. It is best known for the distinct medicinal odor released by its leaves when crushed. In fact, it naturally contains a high concentration of methyl salicylate, a compound similar to aspirin.
We source our essential oil of wintergreen from a distributor partner.
This product is rarely used in cosmetics.
Main components: Methyl salicylate (95.00 to 99.90%), Ethyl salicylate (<= 1.00%)