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Iodex, a pain relief balm, has the smell of ________ .

A. Methyl salicylate

B. Ethyl salicylate

C. Propyl salicylate

D. Butyl salicylate

Answer: Option A

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Iodex has the characteristic odour of Methyl salicylate, an organic ester naturally produced by many species of plants, particularly wintergreens. It is used in high concentrations as a rubefacient and analgesic in deep heating liniments to treat joint and muscular pain.

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