[{"from": "human", "value": "Could you provide a description of this molecule? [C][O][C][=Branch1][C][=O][C][=C][C][=C][C][=C][Ring1][=Branch1][O]"}, {"from": "gpt", "value": "The molecule is an organic ester naturally produced by many species of plants, particularly wintergreens. The compound was first extracted and isolated from plant species Gaultheria procumbens in 1843. It can be manufactured synthetically and it used as a fragrance, in foods, beverages, and liniments. It forms a colorless to yellow or reddish liquid and exhibits a characteristic odor and taste of wintergreen. For acute joint and muscular pain, methyl salicylate is used as a rubefacient and analgesic in deep heating liniments. It is used as a flavoring agent in chewing gums and mints in small concentrations and added as antiseptic in mouthwash solutions."}]