Ethyl salicylate is the ester formed by the condensation of salicylic acid and ethanol. It is a clear liquid that is sparingly soluble in water, but soluble in alcohol and ether. It has a pleasant odor resembling wintergreen and is used in perfumery and artificial flavors. More specifically, its aroma is described as "sweet, wintergreen, minty, floral, spicy, balsamic, tutti frutti, cooling".