Glycol salicylate(87-28-5)

Glycol salicylate is a derivative of salicylic acid and can be used to improve the aesthetic appearance of the skin, extracted from patent US 20150148320 A1.
2-hydroxyethyl salicylate is a benzoate ester obtained by the formal condensation of carboxy group of salicylic acid with one of the hydroxy groups of ethylene glycol It is a member of phenols, a primary alcohol and a member of salicylates. It derives from an ethylene glycol and a salicylic acid.|Glycol salicylate, also known as 2-hydroxyethyl salicylate, is a benzoate ester formed from the condensation of the carboxy group of salicylic acid with one of the hydroxy groups of ethylene glycol. It is found as an active ingredient and topical analgesic in patches used to provide relief for mild to moderate muscle and joint pain. This drug belongs to the salicylate group of drugs, which are used as analgesic agents for the treatment of mild to moderate pain. Glycol salicylate (GS), composed of salicylic acid (SA) and ethylene glycol, is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. This ingredient is an important component of many topical creams and sprays for the relief of aches, pains, and stiffness of the muscles, joints, and tendons.